“Thankfulness” The Perfect Cure for Venom

Thanksgiving week is my favorite week of the year as we purpose in our hearts to be grateful. We have all been bitten throughout life with poisonous venom. The poisonous venom of a snake bite causes blood to clot and can be fatal if not removed quickly. The venom of pain and hurt in relationships can cause the same fatal clots between people if not dealt with. The perfect cure for venom is a grateful heart. If we can learn to fill our veins with gratitude there is no room for poison because we always become a better person through our trials and adversities. Forgive, Forget, and move Forward. Studies have proved that gratitude promotes psychological well-being, healthy living, and pro-social or moral behavior. Studies have also shown that there

are higher levels of positive mood and lower levels of negative mood. “So let the peace that comes from Christ control your thoughts. And be grateful.” Colossians 3:15

Thankfulness buries the killer c’s

Have you ever noticed that some people seem to be able to maintain an attitude of gratitude regardless of what’s happening around them? They see the good in difficult people, they see the opportunity in a challenging situation, and they appreciate what they have, even in the face of loss. These people have the ability to bury the killer c’s that can overtake us and cripple us. The killer c’s are criticizing, complaining, and controlling. Here are some benefits of eliminating the c’s with thankfulness.

Thankfulness buries the critic that judges and finds fault. When we are grateful our eyes and thoughts are looking up to someone rather than looking down on someone.

Thankfulness buries the complainer that is never satisfied. When we are grateful our focus is on appreciating what we have verses focusing on what we don’t have.

Thankfulness buries the controller that has a tight hold on everything. When we are grateful our grip on the steering wheel loosens