Something as important as being thankful deserves purpose and planning, it is too important to just happen.
A verse in the Bible helps guide me into a lifestyle of thankfulness.
"Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20 NIV.
"ALWAYS"
Always is a simple word but it means a lot. Being thankful is something we should always do. Being thankful is worth of every opportunity. It should characterize our attitude and words. We should allow no exceptions and always be thankful.
WHO TO BE THANKFUL TO
"Thanks to God..." When we are thankful it is to God the Father of everything that we are giving thanks to. He is the Father of everything so He is the One who provides. The things I am thankful for have their origin in His will, power, and purpose: therefore I am thankful to Him.
"IN THE NAME"
Since the earliest traditions of the Christian faith, prayer is made in Jesus' name, (John 14:13, 16:34). It is a good custom to make every thanksgiving a matter of expression in prayer to the Father.
We come to God through the work and person of Jesus since God accepts us through Jesus so we come in his mane.
"EVERYTHING"
God is the supreme ruler of all things, so He is in charge so everything. I should give thanks to God for everything He brings. If something doesn't look like a blessing I should still give thanks for it even if it is a test or challenge because He sent it and He is loving and good.
Therefore I give purposeful and decided thanks always.
A verse in the Bible helps guide me into a lifestyle of thankfulness.
"Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20 NIV.
"ALWAYS"
Always is a simple word but it means a lot. Being thankful is something we should always do. Being thankful is worth of every opportunity. It should characterize our attitude and words. We should allow no exceptions and always be thankful.
WHO TO BE THANKFUL TO
"Thanks to God..." When we are thankful it is to God the Father of everything that we are giving thanks to. He is the Father of everything so He is the One who provides. The things I am thankful for have their origin in His will, power, and purpose: therefore I am thankful to Him.
"IN THE NAME"
Since the earliest traditions of the Christian faith, prayer is made in Jesus' name, (John 14:13, 16:34). It is a good custom to make every thanksgiving a matter of expression in prayer to the Father.
We come to God through the work and person of Jesus since God accepts us through Jesus so we come in his mane.
"EVERYTHING"
God is the supreme ruler of all things, so He is in charge so everything. I should give thanks to God for everything He brings. If something doesn't look like a blessing I should still give thanks for it even if it is a test or challenge because He sent it and He is loving and good.
Therefore I give purposeful and decided thanks always.
