Gratitude Adjustment

I walked out of the office building from a full day of work.  I arrived at my car and drove out of the parking structure.  I felt good, really good about today’s work.  It was productive but something about the work was different.  I was not worried about the caseload that was staring back at me on my computer screen, I offered to help the new employees get access to their systems, I smiled through a difficult e-mail conversation and I accepted an apology offered by a manager.  It was the same tasks but a different approach in attitude.  I was full of gratitude. I had God with me on the job and I was determined to worship Him in every way while I was at work.  When I stop to thank God for every difficult person, every assignment, challenging  project, misinterpreted e-mails and/or phone conversation my attitude changes.  I learned sometimes I just need to add a little more gratitude with my attitude.  I’m learning to just give thanks in everything.  When I am complaining too much I need to add more gratitude.  When I’m expressing anger, fear and worry or frustration with a situation, I need to add gratitude in order to change my attitude.  I am living on pitch at work and I represent Christ both on and off the job. It’s a day-to-day effort and worth it in order to do God’s will.  How do you give thanks in everything?

I Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.