A Spirit of Thankfulness
A Spirit of Thankfulness
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Dear Father, this has been a really tough year, and there are times when I don’t want to find anything to be thankful about. Remind us of your goodness and faithfulness, and thank you for never abandoning us. Help us to have a spirit of thanksgiving this week.For some of us, being thankful is easy. God brought new life into our families, we found a new job, or we had more quality time with the people we love. Yet, for those of us that had a year filled with one disappointment after another, thankfulness can still be the position of our hearts. With the power of the Holy Spirit inside us, we can remember God has not forsaken us. Even when it feels like the valleys can’t get any lower, we can rejoice in God’s promise to deeply love His children. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Psalm 28:7 This week, I challenge you to join me in taking part in this old Sunday School activity. Write down a list of things you are thankful for during this year in particular. Then ask God to give you a spirit of thankfulness for the rest of the year.
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