“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thess. 5:18
Gratitude: The quality of being thankful - readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
Gratitude is one of our greatest powers in this life. It trains our minds and transforms our hearts to see the silver lining in a stormy season. It pulls us up and gives us strength to commit to the journey ahead even when we’ve been buried by life’s pains, traumas, pressures, betrayals and disappointments.
Gratitude is the counter for every single thing that life can throw at us.
God gives us the opportunity to identify what we can be grateful for in the midst of our pain because though gratitude may not change the situation, it helps to change our outlook on life. It makes us realize that there is so much that we ought to be thankful to God for.
How he constantly saves us from the chaos that we create. How He surrounds us with people who will represent Him and help pick up the pieces of our broken lives. How He will still gift us the spirit of resilience and war on our behalf when we are surrounded on every side. So many trials, so many triumphs, and every one of them are an opportunity to raise our hearts to God in gratitude.
Despite the challenges, we can still walk in sheer thankfulness for all the little, seemingly mundane things, and all the big things, too.
I know that this might sound super cheesy, but gratitude truly does make us realize how deeply loved and treasured we are by a King who is unaffected by our circumstances, but still helps us through them because He cares for us.
Be encouraged in knowing that there is one thing that you can always give thanks to God for, no matter how dark, how cold nor how deep your midnight hour may be. Let your every breath flow with thanksgiving. Let your heart beat with gratitude.
Know that you can sit in the pit of your pain and still have a reason to be grateful.
What are you grateful for today?
Here’s a song by Brandon Lake titled, Gratitude [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6jKFzcS824]. We hope you enjoy it!
We hope that you found this episode beneficial and that it makes a real difference in your life.
We love you, and most importantly, GOD LOVES YOU!
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SCRIPTURES:
Give thanks in all circumstances. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Let us be glad and rejoice in the day that the Lord has made. (Psalm 118:24)
Bless the Lord, O my soul. (Psalm 103:2-5)
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:12-13)
Come to me all who are heavy laden and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:25)
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases: his mercies are new every morning. (Lamentations 3:22-23)
Hope in the Lord. (Psalm 42:11b)
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