"Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." - Ephesians 5:20
The Bible tells us there is a time for everything, yet some things are meant to be constant. When is the time to give thanks to the Lord? Always.Any moment of the day is the right time to be thankful.
What should I thank the Lord for? All things.Gratitude isn’t reserved for the big blessings—salvation, forgiveness of sins, holiness, or victories. It also extends to the everyday good things that we often overlook. I should thank the Lord not only for spiritual nourishment but also for physical food. I should be grateful not only for the Word of God but also for the simple privilege of reading His Word in my cozy room, sitting at my desk. Many lack a home, a room of their own, or even the light to read by.
Gratitude is not limited to prayers with positive answers. Even when the answer is "no," there is reason to be thankful. I should thank the Lord for the things I asked for but did not receive, and for the countless blessings I never asked for yet He graciously provided.
A truly grateful heart understands that every good thing comes from God. It recognizes that these blessings are undeserved and received by grace, not earned through merit.
When we grasp this truth, it becomes natural to be thankful always and for everything.
From my diary,
November 29, 2024
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