Melody Merritt
Women's Ministry Director
Part Four in a series of Thanksgiving Blogs...
What is the difference between giving thanks on one day and living thanks every day? Thankfulness should not be expressed just at Thanksgiving or when everything is going good for us, but giving thanks should be a part of our lives every day. Cultivating a life of gratitude and thanksgiving should be who we are as believers in Christ Jesus. 1 Chronicles 16 says, "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 reads: "Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." The Amplified Bible states verse 19 this way: "Thank God in everything no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks, for this is the will of God for you who are in Christ Jesus, the Revealer and Mediator of that will."
Paul writes in Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."
How do we cultivate this life of thanksliving? By spending time with God in His Word, and in praising Him. Take time to thank God for everything everyday and begin living a life of Thanks-Living today!
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