52 Weeks Of True Stories:
Build Character One Week At A Time
- Gratitude changes your lens. When you focus on what’s good, challenges look smaller and opportunities look bigger. Example: Instead of complaining about homework, you’re grateful you even get the chance to learn when others can’t.
- Gratitude earns respect. People trust and enjoy being around those who appreciate rather than demand. Example: Telling your parents “thanks” for driving you to school shows maturity that gets noticed.
- Gratitude changes your mood. When you thank God in every situation, you stop focusing on what’s missing and start noticing what’s good (1 Thessalonians 5:18). You bomb a math quiz and feel miserable. Instead of thinking “I’m terrible at this”, you pause and think, “I’m grateful I have a teacher who’s willing to help me.” Gratitude flips the script.
