Maintaining Gratitude

Verse of the Week 

“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV) 

December 1^st – 7^th 

Scripture Reading: 

1 Thessalonians 5:18; Psalm 100 

Maintaining Gratitude 

This year many have suffered tremendous losses of loved ones, financial stability, health issues or other life-changing situations, and being grateful may not come easily.  I know it may be difficult, but remaining thankful is a choice even during unsatisfactory circumstances. 

“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 
(1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV) 

The Bible tells us that in everything we are to maintain an attitude of gratitude and thanksgiving.  It doesn’t mean we are to be thankful for things that don’t go as planned or grateful for tragedies, that’s not what the scriptures teach.  Our part is to remain in a state of gratefulness knowing God is working the situation out for our good and His glory. 

When we’re going through a crisis, we have no problem rushing into the Throne room of God to pray.  However, when things are going well, we rarely thank Him for His goodness. 

Psalm 100 gives us a reference of who God is and what should be in our hearts.  It’s not just a reminder for Israel lest they forget what God has done for them, but this passage of truth is for you and me … it’s to all generations (past, present and future). 

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise.

Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting,

And His truth endures to all generations.”

Psalm 100: 4-5 NKJV) 

As a new season begins, be mindful to maintain an attitude of gratitude. Trust God to bring good things into your life despite how life may look at this moment.  People, things, days, weeks, years and seasons come and go, but God stays with us through it all.   Bless Him, because His mercy is everlasting and it endures to all generations. (cw) 

December 1^st – 7^th Daily Bible Reading 

1.   Ezekiel 18; Psalm 125 

2.   Ezekiel 19; Psalm 126 

3.   Ezekiel 20; Psalm 127 

4.   Ezekiel 21; Psalm 128

5.   Ezekiel 22; Psalm 129

6.   Ezekiel 23; Psalm 130

7.   Ezekiel 24; Psalm 131

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year. 

Invite Jesus into your heart. Say the prayer of salvation.

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