Gratitude - The Cure for the Blues

Gratitude - The Cure for the Blues - November 8, 2009

Gratitude is a magical word and a spectacular cure for the blues. Worry, fear and depression have a problem growing in a thankful heart.

When is the last time you stopped long enough to count all the blessings in your life? Growing up in a traditional Baptist church I vividly remember the song, "Count Your Blessing". The song comes back to me when I need it most. I can't remember all the words to the song but as far as I remember it said, "Count your many blessings name them one by one and it will surprise you what God has done."

Today my wife and I are in Pismo Beach, California. My wife's boss gave us a night in a real expensive hotel on the beach in Pismo, California. This room in incredible. We have an ocean view. We have a hot tub in the room and a big ole bed. We were also blessed with a wonderful dinner for two. We watched the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Hey, it doesn't get any better than this, at least on earth. We are extremely grateful for all we have been given. It would be really hard to be blue when we recognize how blessed we are.

If you want relief from the blues start thanking God for what you do have. You may not be on the beach in Pismo, California but you can still give thanks for everything.

The bible tells us to give thanks in all things. I know it isn't easy to stop and recognize the beauty in life when things are going wrong. You can do it anyway if you try. Give it a shot. Look around and find something you can be thankful and grateful for. I promise there is something in our life to give thanks. If you have only a dime in your pocket then give thanks for the dime.

The severity of your depressed state depends on the amount of gratefulness you can muster up. Come on, find something to give thanks for right now and you will feel a little better. gratitude