July 24 devotional

Posted on July 24, 2013 by drscott

Dear Friends,


I often talk to others about having “an attitude of gratitude” in all things.  It’s true!  It’s a beautiful thing to watch when you give thanks for the good things and see positives instead of negatives.  This takes practice  because it’s not how the world reacts to difficult situations. The media perpetuates this negative sentiment.  Guard yourself and stay on the positive path with Christ as your pilot.  Peace, Scott


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Thankfulness Opens The Door to My Presence.  Though I am always with you, I have gone to great measures to preserve your freedom of choice.  I have placed a door between you and Me, and I have empowered you to open or close that door.  There are many ways to open it, but a grateful attitude is one of the most effective.

Thankfulness is built on a substructure of trust.  When thankful words stick in your throat, you need to check up on your foundation of trust.  When thankfulness flows freely from your heart and lips, let your gratitude draw you closer to Me.  I want you to learn the art of giving thanks in all circumstances.  See how many times you can thank Me daily; this will awaken your awareness to a multitude of blessings.  I will also cushion the impact of trials when they come against you.  Practice My Presence by practicing the discipline of thankfulness.

Psalm 100:4   4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

1 Thessalonians 5:18  18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young


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