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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving

The most happiest person on earth must be the person who give thanks in all.

POSITIVE THINKING:
Researchers had found that grateful people report higher levels of positive emotions, more satisfaction with life, and more vitality and optimism. They also found grateful people show lower levels of depression and stress.

HOPEFUL:
What's more, they found that people who write weekly in a journal about things they are thankful for are healthier. They exercise more regularly, report fewer physical symptoms, and feel better in general than people who journal about neutral or negative life events.

CONTENT:
Finally, the research showed that people who daily count their blessings report higher levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, and energy.

These research was done without religious-ground. just facts.
The research wasn't discovering anything new, but rather confirming the will and wisdom of God. God already knows how great it is for us to be grateful. Now "science" does too.
God had shared this key of happiness in the bible: "Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Sadly many of us including me haven't been practicing that :(
Even though the "good things" is not happening this season but as Christians, we can always find reason to give thanks – thanks for the salvation of Christ, the nearness of God, and the counsel of His Spirit :)

What can you give thanks for today?

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