Posts Tagged ‘ Grateful ’

VerseD: John 8:32

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 8:32, CSB

God deserves our thanks, especially for coming Himself to free us from sin, shame, and separation from Him. We have true freedom when we follow Christ.

VerseD: John 6:34

“I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them. “No one who comes to me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in me will ever be thirsty again.”

John 6:35, CSB

God deserves our thanks, especially for coming down from heaven to us and offering Himself for our redemption.

VerseD: John 1:14

The Word became flesh and dwelt  among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14, CSB

God deserves our thanks, especially for coming to be one of us and reveal Himself and His grace to us, though we are sinful and rebellious.

Thank You Day

We were recently at a friends’ house, and their three-year-old came running up to me, declaring loudly, “Thank You Day is coming!” He was speaking of the upcoming (today, as of this posting) holiday in the United States of America, Thanksgiving.

This is a great reminder.

We are not merely thankful for what we have in this life. We should be thankful to someone, namely God.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, ESV)

May we be thankful to our God for all the blessings He gives us, praising His name and seeking His will and glory, and praising and thanking Him most for new life in Christ.

VerseD: Luke 6:38

“Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure — pressed down, shaken together, and running over — will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Luke 6:38, CSB

God deserves our thanks, especially for giving us forgiveness and grace through Chriat and by the Holy Spirit. Let us show our gratitude by giving His grace and forgiveness to others.

VerseD: Matthew 10:20

because it isn’t you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father is speaking through you.

Matthew 10:20, CSB

God deserves our thanks, especially for giving us the Bible and the Holy Spirit to help us spread the gospel.

VerseD: John 11:25

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.”

John 11:25, CSB

God deserves our thanks, especially for bringing us resurrection life through Christ. Let us always be thankful for the salvation we have in Him.

VerseD: Colossians 4:2

Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.

Colossians 4:2, CSB

God deserves our thanks, and we find our thankfulness increases as we focus on God and giving Him our gratitude.

VerseD: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, CSB

The power of Christ moves in us by the Holy Spirit, empowering us to live lives of joyous gratitude in prayer, no matter the circumstances.

VerseD: James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

James 1:17, CSB

Life is hard. God is good. Trust Him to provide for your needs, thanking Him for every good thing, no matter how small or big.