Thankfulness in His Word 11-14-16
Do we even know how to be thankful? In
today’s world we have so many problems that we face but in truth none of it
matters a whole lot in the scope of things.
Many people today expect the wrong
things; they want money, fame, and a big house to enjoy it in. Some just want
food on the table and a good job to go to each day where you can work on doing
what you love to do and get paid for it. Others expect that they will always be
needed by their family, or co workers to complete their life.

1st God, 2nd Family,
and 3rd Work; then play and whatever else floats your boat. If we remember
why we are thankful for the small things we will indeed remember to be thankful
for the big things, right? Not always. Often people find it easier to thank God
for the small things in life but forget that He is the one who gave them the
job that provided the money to buy the new car, they forget to thank Him for
provisions on the table; and they forget to thank God that they woke up in the
morning. Yes that is big stuff! We have a lot to be thankful for even if we do
not have a huge turkey on the table next week, or if we are alone this year
without friends or family. We have a God who died for us; provides for us, and
is willing to guide us to a better place than were we are now. I think Jesus
deserves our thanks for just allowing us to be sin free in the eyes of God the
Father.
This year when you sit around the table,
of one, or twenty; take the time to thank God for being God.
Read the chapter below to find some more
things to be thankful for.
salvation. 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. 11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophies. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-23
I copied it in King James
but you can click the link and choose your own version, and be thankful that
God has provided technical minded people to create Bible Gateway and other
Bible versions online. Oh look, another thing to be thankful for!
Be blessed this year as you
join together with other believers celebrating the greatness of God and be
thankful as you walk each day In His Word!
Dear Heavenly Father, thank
you for being You. Thank you for creating us, and for giving us a plan and a
purpose that we only need ask and You will bring it to pass. Thank you for your
Love, in Jesus name, amen.
Suggested Reading : 1 Thessalonians 1:1- 5:25.