Thankful Thursday

 

 

In everything give thanks

 

Don't worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving...

 

My brethren, count it all joy when you encounter various trials

 

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts...and be thankful

 

 

GRATITUDE,

 

It's an attitude of my heart

 

Only God can discern that condition

 

Over and over in His word, He invites me to clothe myself with thankfulness

 

Unfortunately,

 

too often I'm so self-focused that I lose sight of His goodness

 

Things don't go as planned

 

Expectations aren't met

 

I don't get my way

 

Struggles surround me and temptations overwhelm

 

But I have found that no matter how bad a situation may seem, how difficult the path in front of me, how frustrating my circumstances; there is always something for which to be thankful.  If I can look beyond myself, let go of my pride and my selfishness, and take hold of God's goodness; perspective changes and my spirit is lifted.  And I can praise Him!

 

God is faithful

forgiving

merciful

unchanging

mighty to save

a shelter from the storm

life

light

living water

creator

sustainer

healer

tender

helpful

shepherd

protective

and always full of

GRACE

 

Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise.  Give thanks to Him; bless His name.  For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting, and His faithfulness to all generations.  Ps. 100:4,5

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!