The ability to express gratitude is one of the fundamental signs of life and spiritual wholeness. People who practice gratitude recognize that all of life is a gift from God. They discipline themselves to turn from chronic discontent, complaining, judgment, and dissatisfaction. They learn to be grateful for imperfect gifts and persevere through times of anxiety and frustration. Grateful people express their heart openly and consistently, devote themselves to worshipping God, and intentionally look for areas in their life for which they need to be thankful. Life is more than just getting your needs met. Respond to God's work in your life by having a spirit of gratitude.