A life of thankfulness releases the glory of God and allows us to transform our problem areas, our disappointments and frustrations into opportunities to experience the power of God in our lives (Bengt Sundberg, adapted)
God's Living Word
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.(Psalm 100, NIV)
Few of us can escape the many challenges that begin suck the joy and happiness out of our lives. Medical issues...personal issues...family challenges...financial worries can take their toll and begin to lead us into worry, fear and depression. Today we are reminded that a thankful heart can change our focus and open up opportunities to regain our ability to dream and live a whole new life as we reconnect with the power of God. He can make a difference. He offers us His mercy, love and forgiveness. He offers us the perspective that whatever is happening today he can use to make tomorrow a better day. It all begins with taking some time to be thankful for His presence in our lives.
To learn thankfulness is the remedy for most of our struggles and challenges in life. Start today off by looking for 10 things you are thankful for...think about them and watch the Holy Spirit change your whole perspective on life.
God bless!
Have a great day with Jesus and Be There!
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