Dear Friends,
Praise and Thanksgiving in ALL circumstances keeps us in a positive relationship with our Heavenly Father. Of course, this can be difficult to do at times. I guess it all depends on what you focus on. Not long ago, the alternator belt broke on my wife’s car. She was about a hundred yards away from the house. Praise God! She made it into the driveway and no damage was done. No one likes car trouble, but we could praise God for her being so close to home. Little things like that help us train our minds and attitudes so that when the big things come (and they will), we’ll be better able to praise Him and thank Him no matter what. Be blessed loved ones! Scott
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It Is Impossible To Praise Or Thank Me Too Much. As it is written, I inhabit the praises of My people. Sometimes your adoration is a spontaneous overflow of Joy, in response to radiant beauty or rich blessings. At other times your praise is more disciplined and measured-an act of your will. I dwell equally in both types of praise. Thankfulness, also, is a royal road to draw near Me. A thankful heart has plenty of room for Me.
When you thank Me for the many pleasures I provide, you affirm that I am God, from whom all blessings flow. When adversity strikes and you thank Me anyway, your trust in My sovereignty is a showpiece in invisible realms. Fill up the spare moments of your life with praise and thanksgiving. This joyous discipline will help you live in the intimacy of My Presence.
When you thank Me for the many pleasures I provide, you affirm that I am God, from whom all blessings flow. When adversity strikes and you thank Me anyway, your trust in My sovereignty is a showpiece in invisible realms. Fill up the spare moments of your life with praise and thanksgiving. This joyous discipline will help you live in the intimacy of My Presence.
Psalm 22:3 (KJV) 3But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
Psalm 146:1-2 1 Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. 2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young