Thursday, May 2, 2013

Thankfulness Is…

Some would say thankfulness is an emotion. Some may say it is an idea or perhaps an ideal we ascribe to. It has been called an attitude of the heart. Perhaps it is really all three. There are times when things are going “perfectly” and we may be thankful for the good times. There may be times when things are going badly and our heart cries out to God with thankfulness for the soon to come deliverance. There are times when things are just steady and we just keep moving forward to try to make the best of everything.

It seems to me that God reminds us often through the writings of those that have been through many trials, struggles, good times, and even affluence that thankfulness is a part of who we are. To me, It is that part of us once we become believers that states with Paul in Philippians 4:12-13 that I know how to be abased and how to abound. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. These are my hopes for myself and others, that we can at all times and in all situations give thanks to the God of our salvation.

Prayer
Father, Thank You for being the great King of the universe, and gracious toward us. There truly is none like You. Please send today the things all Your people need. Show up mighty and speedily. In Jesus name. Amen.