Gratitude to God should be as habitual as the reception of mercies is constant, as ardent as the number of them is great, as devout as the riches of divine grace and goodness is incomprehensible. -Simmons
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1Thessalonians 5:18
I’m not sure who started it but November has become the month of giving thanks in which folks post for 30 days things they are thankful for. Jobs, homes, family, dogs, and even their cats become the center of their one day of thanks. There is nothing wrong with this but my question is, why does it only have to be for 30 days? Why can’t it be every day of the year? Why can’t it even be when you lose your job, your home goes up in flames, or your dog dies?
You know scripture has a lot to say about being thankful. Here in the Book of Thessalonians, Paul tells the church at Thessalonica to be thankful for everything. Now in and of ourselves, that is impossible but when we understand, “this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you,” it is not only possible but it is commanded.
Child of God, do you have a life of thanks living?
