Harvard Medical school says that one’s gratitude is positively and consistently correlated with happiness!
God’s Word says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – St Paul (Philippians 4.7)
A transcendent peace, found in Jesus, surpasses “happiness” and comes as a gift from God, through Christ!
We’ll participate in this National Day of Thanksgiving giving thanks, not because Harvard thinks we’ll be happier, but because we’re trusting in our gracious God to supply his grace upon grace!
Then, we’ll take it further than that…we’ll look to our God to give thanks – not only from our abundance – but from our lack, in our sorrows, in our troubles we’ll recognize God’s grace and give thanks.
In all circumstances, we’ll give thanks,
Pastor Karl