Be thankful

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful." - Colossians 3:15

The Lord has given us innumerable blessings, both spiritual and material, and He gives them every day. If we do not see them, then we do not have a thankful heart. An ungrateful heart affects spiritual vision, and a person cannot see the mercies bestowed by God.

There are spoiled children who, no matter how many toys and gifts you give them, they will be displeased; they will say, "I wanted another gift. This toy is not good. I wanted a different hat; I don't like these shoes." God's children should not be spoiled but be thankful for every gift, blessing, and good thing that God has given. Our heavenly Father never gives bad quality and tasteless gifts.

Let us ask for a grateful heart to see and rejoice in so many blessings. When there is a grateful heart, there will be peace, joy, praise; there will be no murmuring, unbelief, or discontent.

To have a grateful heart requires humility. A proud person cannot be thankful. He will think that he earned the blessings he has, and he deserves them. When you know that all you have is by God’s grace alone, and without Him, you would have neither spiritual nor material blessings, you will be thankful.

From my diary,

February 25,   2024