What Does Being Thankful Mean?
Being thankful is simply some sort of expression to God, your parents, your siblings, your friends, or anyone letting them know you appreciation of something they have done for you – specifically some act of kindness or goodness they have shown to you. In other words, an expression of favor and/or kindness shown towards you should demand an expression of appreciation from you. This can be done by simply saying, “Thank you.” However, being thankful should also be an expression of appreciation from your heart, and this expression should have value to you and the other person. Understanding Thankfulness Now, living as a “thankful” person is more of an attitude in which you make a conscious decision to always acknowledge and recognize someone, specifically God, for showing you favor and kindness in your life – no matter how good or how bad you may feel at the time. In other words, thankfulness says, “I purpose in my heart and mind to not allow the things that are going extremely well or ex