God's Power to Change Your Life (Living with Purpose)

gratitude produces more emotional energy than any other attitude. Haven’t you found it to be true that the people who are the most grateful are the happiest people you know?

Joy is like a muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes.

The Bible talks about three kinds of peace. First is spiritual peace. Spiritual peace is peace with God.

First, develop the attitude of gratitude.

our giving determines how much God can do in our lives. When we give to him gladly, we open ourselves to receive from him freely. Malachi

Next comes emotional peace. First we must have peace with God — spiritual peace. Then we can have the peace of God — emotional peace. This is what most of us think about when we think of the word peace — an internal sense of well-being and order.

Third, you need relational peace, or peace with other people. Romans 12:18 says, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Relational peace reduces conflict.

“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does” (6:7 – 8).

DEVELOP A SPIRITUAL WORKOUT