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Gratitude has been said to mold and shape the entire Christian life.

Martin Luther referred to gratitude as " The basic Christian attitude " and today it is still referred to as " the heart of the gospel.

" As each Christian believes they were created by a personal God, Christians are strongly encouraged to praise and give gratitude to their creator.

In Christian gratitude, God is seen as the selfless giver of all good things and because of this, there is a great sense of indebtedness that enables Christians to share a common bond, shaping all aspects of a follower ’ s life.

Gratitude in Christianity is an acknowledgment of God ’ s generosity that inspires Christians to shape their own thoughts and actions around such ideals.

Instead of simply a sentimental feeling, Christian gratitude is regarded as a virtue that shapes not only emotions and thoughts but actions and deeds as well.