This is the time of year when most of us take a moment to reflect on the things for which we are thankful. The picture of thankfulness looks different to each individual person. Whether it's right or not - our view of thankfulness is often affected by our circumstances at a given moment in time. When we're feeling particularly "blessed", our thanks comes more easily. When we're feeling beaten down, thanks does not flow easy from our lips.
In 1 Thessalonians 5:18 we're told to give thanks in all circumstances. Whatever the case for you - may you take some time to speak directly to God. Open your heart to Him in love and thankfulness. We have much to be thankful for. No matter what's going on in our lives, there is always something to be thankful for. We may have to look harder during some moments but if we look we will find.
Here are a few promises from the Word of God to get you started:
The Lord is a shelter and refuge for us in times of trouble.(Psalm 9:9)
The Lord gives us peace. (John 14:27)
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. (Isaiah 40:31)
God provides a way out for us when we are tempted. (1 Cor. 10:13)
God will give us wisdom if we ask for it. (James 1:5)
The Lord God is with us. He is mighty to save. (Zephaniah 3:17)
The Lord has plans for us - to prosper us and not to harm us. (Jeremiah 29:11)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. (Psalm 34:18)
Nothing is impossible with God. (Luke 18:27)
He began a good work in us and will carry it on to completion. (Phil. 1:6)
He wants us to be with Him in heaven. (John 17:24)
He loves us - always! He saved us - graciously! He will search to the ends of the earth to bring us home to Him. Love like that is one of a kind and worth being thankful for.
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