Give Thanks
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Today’s Morsel: Gratitude must always be the Christian’s attitude. Are you thankful? Are you content with the things that you have and where you are? If we are not careful, we can start to compare ourselves among ourselves and lose our gratitude. You see, when I think that what I have is not as good as what you have, I can lose my gratitude. When I think that you live in a better home than I do, or drive a better car than I do, or dress better than I do, or that your children are better than my children, or that your church is bigger and better than my church, I can lose my gratitude. Paul states, “For we dare not make ourselves of the number or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.” (2 Corinthians 10:12) comparing ourselves with others is not a wise thing to do because we will always think that others are better than we. Paul again states: “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.” (1 Timothy 6:6-8) God knows what He’s given you. But if you are not thankful and content with that which He’s given you, you may never get what He has for you. If gratitude isn’t your attitude, then you have not learned Christ.
Sing: Thank You, Jesus, for the Blood applied. Thank You, Jesus, You have washed me white. Thank You Jesus, You have saved my life. Brought me from the darkness into glorious light.
Thought For Today: “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” (Hebrews 13:15)
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