Give Thanks Always
As I was worshiping this morning, my heart was filled with gratitude, along with the awareness that my praise should not be dependent on how I feel on any given day. God is good in EVERY circumstance. Yes, I may not always understand God’s ways. I may not want to go through some things He brings my way but He has never failed me, and I know He never will.
Scripture is full of admonitions to “Give thanks to the LORD for He is good” (mentioned repeatedly in the Bible), “Give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18), “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise” (Psalm 100:4). There is no room for self-pity or blaming God.
This is an area I may not be perfect in yet but I feel I am growing. I don’t believe giving thanks in all circumstances means necessarily to give thanks FOR bad circumstances but it does mean to praise God even when you are going through that difficult time. If you can’t think of anything else, you can still thank God for His continual love and presence. As you praise Him, your spirit will be uplifted and you will find that peace that passes understanding. Then you can praise Him all over again. Start today to praise God in everything. You won’t regret a moment.
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