1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV) 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Being thankful is a key part of our walk as a follower of Christ.
Even if our life isn’t what we think it should be or what we want it to be, we still have much to be thankful for.
We could make up a list of things to be thankful for, but in reality, we shouldn’t have to rely on a list in order to be thankful. And our thankfulness shouldn’t be based on what we have.
God has shown us His mercy. He has given us grace. He has offered us new life through His Son, Jesus Christ. And He has promised us eternal life with Him if we put our faith and trust in Him.
All of those things right there are more than enough to be thankful for 🙂
Yes, we have struggles and trials. Yes, sometimes life can seem harsh and cruel. Yes, sometimes things happen that we wish hadn’t happened. But these apply to everyone, regardless of our status in society, our heritage, etc. None of us are exempt from these things.
And so many times, those very things that we wish we didn’t have to go through will teach us important things that we can use to help others, and can ultimately grow our faith if we don’t let our hearts harden.
So let’s let God show us how to look beyond the things that come against us and we struggle with and show us how to give thanks in everything.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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