When you develop a thankful heart (which is really a new mindset), you are aligning with God’s Word.
That automatically puts you in a happier and healthier place!
A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing, But a broken spirit dries up the bones. (Proverbs 17:22 AMP)
Practicing thankfulness as a way of life is part of walking in the light. That will positively affect your relationships.
If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another (1 John 1:7a)
According to secular research projects presented in Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You by Deborah Norville, being a grateful person promises the following benefits:
You’ll be more optimistic.
You’ll exercise more.
You’ll think more creatively.
You’ll bounce back from adversity faster.
You’ll be less intimidated by challenges.
You’ll have higher immune response.
You’ll be more alert and interested.
You’ll be more adventurous.
You’ll live longer.
You’ll be more likely to help others.
You’ll be more likable.
You’ll be more tolerant.
You’ll be a better boss or team leader.
You might do better on a test.