Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining and arguing, v.15 so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.
Well, dare I ask how we all got on this week with not complaining and grumbling? I expect there were times we did well, but then completely forgot and other times we didn't quite manage it. Perhaps it's something we have to keep practicing!
So I thought it might be helpful to list some things to be thankful for which might help as we round out our week. Hope you can find the time to maybe look them up.
1. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above (James 1:17) Had any good gifts lately? Well we know where they came from.😊
2. We've been given Jesus' own peace of mind and heart. What a blessing that is. (John 14:27)
3. We don't need to be anxious about anything but can present all our prayers to God with thanksgiving knowing He hears us. (Philippians 4:6-7) Thank God He's listening!
4. God loves us and His love is steadfast towards us. (Psalm 107:1) Huge thank you Lord.
5. God has forgiven us and bought our freedom with Jesus' blood. How amazing is that! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord.(Ephesians 1:7)
6. God wants us to give Him all our cares and worries because He cares for us. (1 Peter 5:7) - what a relief that is.
The list is actually endless and the bottom line, as we know, is that everything we have, and are, is due to the goodness of God; whether it's our health, home, family, friends, food, roof over our heads, and all the little things which happen every single day that make our lives worth living, even the pretty daisies in the lawn!
So I hope you have a lovely 'thankful to God' weekend. You are blessed of God (and that's something else to be thankful for. 😊)
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