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Three Issues to be Grateful For


Lately, a household visited and thanked me for ministering to them in a troublesome state of affairs. I felt blessed as a result of we reside in a world the place gratitude is commonly not expressed and assist given is definitely forgotten. Undercutting and backstabbing appear to be the order of the day! This text displays on three areas by which we should always at all times be grateful and present gratitude.

Grateful for God’s Goodness

It amazes me how simply individuals overlook God’s blessings. I’ve prayed with individuals for appropriate employment however as soon as they get the blessing, their job, and never God, will get their time and dedication. I’ve prayed with others for therapeutic however as soon as their well being is restored, they chase worldly pursuits with no time for God! Unhappy, however usually true!

For a few years God was Israel’s King and offered for the Nation. Nonetheless, in 1 Samuel 8, Israel unashamedly asks for a human King of their very own, to maintain tempo with the Nations round them. They had been asking for bother and boy, didn’t they get it! They forgot God’s goodness.

A Gospel tune titled ‘Remind me O Lord’, has the next lyrics and must be our prayer. Bear in mind I’m human and people overlook, So, remind me, remind me, O Lord.

Grateful for Others’ Goodness

A Pastor trains a brand new intern for a few years, however when established, the intern begins his personal ministry, taking a part of the congregation with him. A younger girl invitations a buddy going via bother into their dwelling for a season, to assist her via her trauma. She begins an affair with the buddy’s husband and the household is devastated.  How usually we hear tales like this. It reminds us that we have to domesticate gratitude and never overlook what others have performed for us.

In 1 Samuel 23:1-12, David saved the individuals of Keilah from the horrors of being captured by the Philistines. In response, they had been prepared handy him over to King Saul! Speak about gratitude!

As a lot as individuals could prefer to brag about it, no one makes it on their very own. Alongside the best way, individuals have invested their time, knowledge, recommendation and expertise in us and given us a serving to hand, once we wanted it badly. Effectively, this simply is likely to be time to consider them by giving a name or sending a particular present or a ‘thanks’ card.  For some, this can be an incredible season to honor our religious leaders.

Let’s honor individuals whereas they’re nonetheless alive. It’s so significantly better than sending flowers to their funeral!

Grateful for our Household’s Goodness
How usually we take our partner, kids, mother and father and different members of the family as a right. We overlook the love, faithfulness and dedication proven to us. It’s mentioned that house is the place the place we’re liked essentially the most but additionally get harm essentially the most! At attempting instances, by being grateful and appreciative, we are able to stifle Devil’s methods to invade our houses.

Husbands – Bear in mind the lady you met on the altar, the one who bore your baby and has stood by your aspect faithfully. Why not categorical your gratitude in a brand new and romantic manner? The Kenny Rogers tune says, ‘Purchase me a rose, name me from work, open a door for me, what wouldn’t it harm’.
Wives – Bear in mind the person you fell in love with and swooned over. Be glad about what he has been to you. A bit grey hair or additional weight needn’t convey negativity to your emotions!
Youngsters – Be glad about the mom who bore you inside her; the daddy who has sacrificed a lot for you.
Mother and father – Be glad about the kids God has blessed you with. Bear in mind the enjoyment they introduced you within the rising up years. Love and pray them via the difficult years.

Collectively, let’s construct a tradition that usually expresses thanks and appreciation!

Prayer – Lord, give me a coronary heart of thanksgiving day by day.

By Palitha Jayasooriya
utilized by permission


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