1 Samuel 7:12(KJV)
Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.
The battle of Mizpeh or Mizpah is recognized as the first major victory under Samuel’s leadership.
After 20 years of Philistine domination, Samuel rallied the people at Mizpeh.
With God’s help a major victory was accomplished, Samuel built a memorial stone and called it Ebenezer(stone of help).
Stones represented gratitude and memorials for what God had done, Points of references for what God has done.
Samuel went on the recover territories, subdue enemies, the people had a long period of peace at one point under Samuels leadership.
Samuel is well recognized as one of the greatest leaders in bible, it all started with that one victory and having gratitude, knowing that he could not do it without God’s help.
Gratitude is a power catalyst that can actively shift our mindset, shaping our attitude and can help determine our level of success, peace, and personal growth.
When we continuously acknowledge the positive, we build upward momentum, it can be a platform to cause us to rise above all difficulties and trials.
Have a Attitude of Gratitude produces breakthroughs, not just spiritually but biologically.
It releases success and overcoming chemicals, making us more motivated and innovative to tackle life’s toughest challenges.
Gratitude can help release our minds from negative emotions like envy, bitterness, and resentment, so we can be more productive.
The more gratitude we have, the more breakthroughs are possible.
We may not be where we want to be in life, but we can be grateful that God has helped us in our journey.
When we begin to be grateful for the past and the present, it can help produce breakthroughs for the future.
The I AM Principle 