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PROGRAM D-8121
I’ve always wanted to be the best at something, to be able to say, “I’m the best there is at. . . ,” and fill in the blank. Something. But I have to admit that I can’t think of one legitimate claim I could make about being the best.
We all know some people who seem to have a genius for one thing or another. There are your computer geeks—people who know computers inside and out and can solve whatever problem you’re having. Oh, those are wonderful people. I marvel at their genius for computers. Computer technology is far over my head and leaves me bewildered, but their knowledge and expertise are awesome!
Then there are those who are great cooks. I can think of two or three people whose table I always love to put my feet under because, no matter what they cook, it is better than anything else you’ve ever eaten. Everything is delicious! But not me. Even in former days when I tried to be a good cook, I ended up with many disasters.
Do you know some “green thumb” people? They can bring any plant back to life, make any garden bloom, and have a seemingly magical touch with growing things. They have a genius for gardens.
How about a genius at organization? As hard as I try, I cannot keep my desk and office organized like it should be. Somehow, it always gets ahead of me. But there are those who, even in the midst of chaos, are organized and together. They are geniuses at organization.
Can you identify anything at which you are a genius? Even if you’re not the smartest, fastest, or most educated or experienced person around and can’t name one skill at which you are the best, I want to tell you today that you can be a genius in one area if you want to—you can be a genius at gratitude! This is what I want to talk about: How we can have a genius for gratitude.
The Bible says we are to give thanks in everything and for everything. When you and I learn to do that on a daily basis, we will have a genius for gratitude. Believe me, others will notice this genius in you, though they may not be able to identify it by name. A person who is continually and consistently grateful and thankful stands out in any crowd. It will do more for your testimony for Jesus Christ than just about anything else you can name.
However, we have to learn how to acquire this skill of being a genius at gratitude.