“Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.”
– Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr
Life is simply a matter of perspective. How each person perceives what they have been given or what they have will determine what type of life they will live. In almost every situation this is visible. We all are unique by how we see and analyze each thing. One will look at how much a person has in their life, whereas the other will look at everything he doesn’t have.
What’s important is that we acknowledge every single thing we do have with gratitude. At the end of this devotional, there is a vital exercise which you should attempt to do at least once a day to assist you with enjoying what you have been blessed with, but it will also help you manifest the things you still long for in your life. Make this exercise a habit and allow appreciation and abundance to enter your life.
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
– Philippians 4:12-13
This exercise is more effective with your eyes closed. Firstly, make a mental list of all that you are grateful for.
Secondly, envision all that you have and everything you still want, flourishing your life with abundance.
Thirdly, give yourself words of affirmation of all your abilities, qualities and achievements. Humbly compliment yourself and shower yourself with love and praise.
