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“We ought to be as earnest and frequent in our prayers of thanksgiving when the cupboard is full as we would be in our prayers of supplication if the cupboards were bare.” quote by Jerry Bridges
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“We ought to be as earnest and frequent in our prayers of thanksgiving when the cupboard is full as we would be in our prayers of supplication if the cupboards were bare.”

Jerry Bridges

About This Quote

Gratitude should be expressed both in abundance and scarcity, not just when needs are unmet.

In simple terms: Thankfulness is needed in good times and bad.

Key Takeaway

Practice thanks daily, regardless of circumstances.

Themes

gratitude prayer mindset

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily gratitude
  • family meals
  • financial hardship
  • celebrations

Key Concepts

spirituality humility contentment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you show thanks when life feels easy?
  • What habits keep gratitude alive in scarcity?
A Different Perspective

May overlook gratitude when comfortable, leading to complacency.

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