Accepting Quote by Bonnie D. Parkin
“The kind of gratitude that receives even tribulations with thanksgiving requires a broken heart and a contrite spirit, humility to accept that which we cannot change, willingness to turn everything over to the Lord -even when we do not understand, thankfulness for hidden opportunities yet to be revealed. Then comes a sense of peace. “When was the last time you thanked the Lord for a trial or tribulation? Adversity compels us to go to our knees; does gratitude for adversity do that as well?”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Grace and Gratitude, 2019
True gratitude embraces hardship, requiring humility, contrition, and surrender to divine will, leading to peace despite uncertainty.
In simple terms: Gratitude in trials needs humility and surrender.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and thankfulness in adversity.
Themes
humility
gratitude
faith
peace
adversity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- counseling
- support groups
- life coaching
Key Concepts
spiritual surrender
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice gratitude when pain feels overwhelming?
- What small act of surrender can you try today?
A Different Perspective
May overlook that gratitude can feel forced or insincere.
