In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were surrounded by God’s goodness. Provision. Freedom. Blessing. There was only one thing God said no to. And yet, that one no became the enemy’s point of focus. Surrounded by “yeses”, they became consumed by the one “no”. We need to be careful because it’s the same tactic the enemy still uses today. So many of us are surrounded by so many blessings, but instead of thinking, God for all that we already have we find ourselves, discouraged by the things that we feel are missing.  Discouragement settles in. Frustration grows. And if left unchecked, it begins to shape our words, our attitudes, and even our decisions.

Gratitude realigns our hearts. It pulls our attention back to what God has already done and what He is still doing. It reminds us of how good God has been and all the places He’s blessed us!

This doesn’t mean we stop dreaming, believing, or praying for more in our lives. God invites us to live with vision.  But we need to learn before we get so fixated on what we want to see God, that we always stop and thank God for what he’s already done. Doing so will gard your heart.

• What “no’s” and “not yets” have caused me to overlook the many “yeses” God has already given me?
• What are the top 5 things I’m greatfull to God for today?