Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT)
When we are grateful we find new strength to enjoy the day and new courage to build something better in our future. When we give thanks, we fill our lives with joy and the atmosphere around us becomes more pleasant and attractive to others. A positive outlook begins to grow in us and we become more confident. People tend to hang around positive people and our circle of friends grows as we reach out to others.
But I will give repeated thanks to the Lord, praising him to everyone. (Psalm 109:30 NLT)
When we give thanks, we remember that God is working for good on our behalf. Our faith and trust grow as we accept this assurance. We begin to look beyond ourselves and to live for the good of our family and our community. We become those who support and encourage others and find that the whole focus of our lives has changed.
Let's look for the goodness of God in all our circumstances today. Our gracious and generous God has promised to meet all our needs. Let’s tell Him all about our concerns and watch how He responds with help and blessing. In the middle of the circumstances we are currently dealing with, let's receive the peace and joy that God is offering us. Let’s continue to give thanks and glorify God for all He has done and continues to do.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, My desire is to have an attitude of gratitude regardless of my circumstances. I am grateful that when I call on You, You will answer me. Amen
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