Posts with the tag “gratitude”

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" – 1 Thessalonians 5:18The Apostle Paul knew what it meant to give thanks in the hardest places. Writing from a prison cell in Rome, with his life nearing the end, Paul didn’t spend his final words complaining about injustice or asking for pity. Instead, he spoke with gratitude, urged others to stand firm, and k...  Read More

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" – 1 Thessalonians 5:18Thankfulness is more than just something you say. It’s something you show. It’s one thing to tell God “Thank you” in your prayers, but it’s another to live like you mean it. True gratitude doesn’t just stay in your heart; it overflows into your actions, your words, and the way you treat ot...  Read More

"We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you." – Colossians 1:3When you read Colossians 1, one of the first things you notice is Paul’s tone. Before he gets into instruction, encouragement, or even correction, he starts with thankfulness. He thanks God for the believers in Colossae, for their faith in Christ, and for the love they have for others. Paul’s gratitud...  Read More

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In a world filled with distractions and desires, it's easy to focus on what we lack rather than on the blessings we already have. We often find ourselves longing for more-more possessions, more success, more recognition-while overlooking the abundance of blessings that God has already poured into our lives.  Read More

Matthew 7:3-5 (NIV) - "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye."   In ...  Read More

Psalm 103:2 (NIV) - "Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits."   Have you taken a moment to thank God for what He has brought you through? As we journey through life, it's essential to reflect on the past and recall the countless ways in which God has faithfully guided us, comforted us, and brought us through every trial and worry. Let us remember and express gratitude for His un...  Read More