The Grateful Mind

2 Timothy 1:18 KJV

The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

I read in Gill's commentary, "the apostle does not forget but remembers former kindnesses, as well as takes notice of present favours, and which shows a grateful mind."

Having a grateful mind is a quality of great worth

·         It sees the blessings God has provided

·         It encourages the people God has used as his vessels of provision

·         It balances to troubles of life with the many joys. 

The man with a grateful mind does not ignore histroubles. Paul certainly didn't. But neither is he  overwhelmed by them because he:

·         Remembers former blessings

·         Acknowledges present blessings and

·         Trusts in future blessings