There are dozens of Scripture verses about thankfulness, and this age-old wisdom is now backed by recent research.
“Gratitude shows significant benefits to a person’s overall well-being and ability to flourish in life psychologically, spiritually, and physically,” according to Dr. Jane Taylor Wilson, a gratitude researcher and assistant professor at Westmont College.
In a 2016 study, Dr. Wilson found that “providing reminders to intentionally practice gratitude toward learning may increase students’ ability to focus in class and to remain resilient while facing difficulties in learning.”
She recommends simple gratitude practices such as journaling, writing letters of thanks, and engaging in conversations about positive daily experiences.
