Wednesday, December 3, 2014

In Everything Give Thanks

"In everything give thanks."  I Thessalonians 5:18.  Gratitude is a virtue that all should possess.  We are to be grateful because of who we are.  We are to give thanks because we are blessed.  Some things we do not believe are worthy of thanksgiving.  We have trials and difficulties.  We experience sorrow and loss.  But, adversity is essential for character.  God provides for us in all ways.  Blessings are poured out for us due to the benevolence of God.  The Father gives strength in times of weakness and joy in times of discomfort.  God gives help to the helpless and wisdom to the seeker.  He offers redemption to the slave and hope to the wayward.  From His bountiful goodness, we are ever blessed.  Thanksgiving is the "sacrifice of our praise and the fruit of our lips."  Hebrews 13:15.  God is worthy of our gratitude because of the blessings given and the grace bestowed. 

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