I shared with the members of our Search Committee (Senior Pastor Search), during our devotion time, what a powerful punch, tremendous power, these three words carry.
I shared how, when I get overwhelmed, getting to the point of exhaustion, bog down with the cares of this world (hard to believe, but true), these three words, spoken as a prayer to our Lord Jesus Christ, can lift me up, spring new life and energy into me.
The Word says for us to give thanks to our Lord, Giver, Provider of life, breathe, and all good and perfect gift.
It says in :
1 Thessalonians 5:17-19 (NIV)
17pray continually; 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.19Do not put out the Spirit's fire;
Notice too that it says we should give thanks in all circumstances.
The New Living Translations says it this way:
1 Thessalonians 5:17-19 (New Living Translation)
17Keep on praying. 18No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 19Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.
Good times, bad times, in between times - give thanks to Him Who is Faithful.
Thank you Lord!! And may others be blessed by this post.
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