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Devotional - 28th May 2021

 'In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you' (1
Thessalonians 5:18).

Sometimes it seems easier for us to keep asking something of God than it is to thank him, especially in the difficult times. But here in the Scriptures, Paul is encouraging us to give thanks in everything. That is, in all  circumstances we come across, we should give thanks, because it is the will of God in Christ Jesus for us. In this messed up world of sin, God is still in control and is sustaining us. Therefore, we can rejoice  in Him always because of His eternal love for us. Inspite of the difficulties we might face on a daily basis, there is so much we can give God thanks for. We can thank Him that we are alive; once there is life we have hope. We can thank God that His love never fails us and for his faithfulness.  We thank God that all things work together for our good when we belong to him (Romans 8:28). Thank God for supporting us spiritually, when our trials are so great and we find it hard to even pray. Sometimes our life is so messed up and it may seem like nothing good is happening in our lives, and we don't have the strength to go on, give thanks to God for his continuous care and support; for those whom He place in our lives at the time we need them the most. In the midst of our pain; maybe losing a love one or being given bad news about our health, still give God thanks for his presence, his comfort and for strength to carry on through those trying times. Thank God for His grace which is sufficient to sustain you in every circumstances. Give Him thanks for every trials and hardship He sees you through; for with every trial or hardship it was followed by ease as the Lord strengthened you. As believers, let us by faith keep trusting in the Lord, be in constant prayer, having an attitude of joyfulness and thanksgiving to our God. Let us learn to live a life that is pleasing in the sight of God and that glorifies our Father in heaven. Let us offer grateful thanks to our heavenly Father in all things, because it is his will in Christ Jesus, concerning each one of us, as we grow in grace and of the knowledge and understanding of His Word of truth. Let us keep reflecting on the Sacrifice Christ made on our behalf at Calvary and give thanks with a grateful heart.

Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend 🌹🌹
EC

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