3 Reasons You Should Be Thankful

Thankfulness isn’t optional — it’s protection. The moment you stop being grateful, you start sliding into negativity, complaining, and forgetting everything God has already done.

Here are 3 reasons you should stay thankful every day:

1️⃣ Thankfulness Guards Your SpiritUngrateful people become negative, arrogant, and draining (2 Tim. 3:1–2). Gratitude keeps you joyful, faith-filled, and free from toxic attitudes.

2️⃣ Thankfulness Teaches ContentmentWithout contentment, everything becomes a complaint.Paul said he learned to be content in every circumstance (Phil. 4:11–13). Contentment helps you remember God’s goodness.

3️⃣ Thankfulness Protects Your DestinyIsrael’s complaining brought judgment.Scripture warns: “Do not complain… and be destroyed by the destroyer.” (1 Cor. 10:10) Gratitude keeps you aligned with God and out of trouble.

Choose gratitude. Choose joy. Choose life.

— Pastor Doc Murphy