I woke up this morning with the phrase “grateful TO… FOR…” in my head.
We often think about what we’re grateful FOR, but we think less about who are grateful TO. It’s implied or assumed. Or we haven’t considered it. Gratitude is sometimes seen as a warm fuzzy feeling inside that’s vague.
To be a truly grateful person, you need clarity on what I am grateful FOR and who I am grateful TO. Then you need to communicate TO that person what you are grateful FOR.
Here are just a few things that I am grateful FOR and who I am grateful TO.
I am grateful TO God FOR my family.
I am grateful TO God FOR my health.
I am grateful TO God FOR his blessings over Grace Church.
I am grateful TO God FOR brining Lydia into Kendrick Jr.’s life. They are engaged. Woot.
I am grateful TO Nana FOR her support and love over the last year during my health fiasco.
I am grateful TO my doctors (Dr. Choi, Dr. Hawes, Dr. Lust) FOR excellent healthcare.
I am grateful TO God FOR an amazing team at Grace Church.
I am grateful TO God FOR our home and beautiful country living.
I am grateful TO God FOR deep rich relationships. Many people come to mind.
I’m going to talk to God today. He’s the ultimate source of every good and perfect gift. I’m going to make some phone calls and send some texts. I want to communicate my gratitude TO___ FOR___.