With a grateful heart we lift up the name of Jesus. When we are discontent, we essentially tell our loving father, "It is not enough. I want more. Your provision is not sufficient." 1 Tim 6:7 we find, "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content." I don't think we can have a grateful heart, without contentment. Contentment is a satisfied soul. Satisfied and grateful, without yearning for more of what pleases the flesh.
On the other hand we do yearn for others to come to a knowledge of the truth and be saved. We are not content that "we have OURS." Rather we are stirred to share the riches of our God with all. Our hearts are so grateful for what HE has done, and the richness of HIS love and blessings to us, that we desire to give back to HIM.
Heb 13:5-6..."Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have; for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."
True gratitude focuses on the greatness of the giver rather than the gift. We are thankful, grateful for who HE is, rather than what HE gives. We express it in tangible ways that bless others. "How can we love God whom we can not see, if we can't love those before us?" Paraphrased from a scripture I can not recall, but is written on our hearts. We follow our lord with a commitment that shows that we believe what we preach.
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