So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together to fit into God’s perfect plan of bringing good into our lives, for we are His lovers who have been called to fulfill His designed purpose.  Romans 8:28 TPT

Remember too that true gratitude equals a true change of direction. And the true change of direction we wish to see in the world begins with our hearts first.

Indeed, God continues to call those with open hearts and hands, who are still listening to His voice. 

And the reality is that none of us can truly transform ourselves into all God wants us to be. 

There is nothing we can do or change or give up that will make us automatically grace filled, suddenly seeing the world through grateful eyes, acting graciously towards another. 

BUT with Jesus Christ at our side we can and will change!  We will respond to difficult people graciously, by His grace, we will get through testing situations with grateful hearts, by His grace.