Ephesians 5:20 And
give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
Psalm 34:1 Of
David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek, who drove him away, and
he left. I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my
lips.
Ephesians 5:4 Nor
should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of
place, but rather thanksgiving.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Some things just weren’t made to coexist. Long-tailed
cats and rocking chairs? Bulls in a china shop? Not a good idea. Blessings
and bitterness? The mixture doesn’t go over well with God. Combine
heavenly kindness with earthly ingratitude and expect a sour concoction.
Perhaps you’ve sampled it. Gratitude doesn’t come
naturally. Self-pity does. Bellyaches do. Grumbles and mumbles—no one
has to remind us to offer them. Yet they don’t mix well with the kindness
we’ve been given.
Gratitude gets us through the hard stuff. To reflect on
your blessings is to rehearse God’s accomplishments. To rehearse His
accomplishments is to discover His heart. Gratitude always leaves us
looking at God and away from dread. “Give thanks for everything to God the
Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20).
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