Be Thankful
"Be thankful in everything." 1 Thess 5:18
Be Thankful. Be Thankful in Everything.
Living living life with a sense of gratitude not only defines you, it sets you apart. Despite circumstances of our lives that sometimes seem desperate and extreme, even during the worst of times, make an intense & focused effort to give thanks.
The Bible teaches us that the most important quality's God's people can have is humility. Gratefulness is a fundamental part of true humility.
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Be thankful for what you do not have,
so that you have something to look forward to.
Be thankful for the tender grief in loss,
that reminds you of treasured memories.
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it give you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you the opportunity to improve.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your faith and your character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you are tired and weary,
because it means you have worked hard.
Be thankful for unanticipated circumstances,
because they remind you to treasure each moment.
Be thankful for weakness,
because we have a God who, when we are weak, is strong.