I am declaring today as my gratitude Saturday. First because I am grateful that my memory kicked in so I could post here on time and secondly just because this is the day The Lord has made. How do we teach our children gratitude in a world where so many unhappy things are happening?

I think about this question often sometimes feeling guilty because I may be having a good day while another may be in despair.  Then I remember that God wants us to be thankful in everything. Doesn’t that mean in bad times too? Can I not show my children gratitude while I also pray for others in need?

Psalm 46:10 says “be still, and know that I am God”. Other verses tell how God wants us to be thankful and to rest in Him. These passages remind me that in all things gratitude is welcome, guilt is not.

Reflection upon the initial question then becomes simple. We show our children gratitude in our attitude and our prayerful actions in all circumstances. Easy, not always. Necessary, in our obedience that is a big YES.

How did you show gratitude this busy Saturday?