Read Philippians 4:1-9, Psalm 28
God’s Thanksgiving Love
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 John 1:12
It is very easy to be filled with overflowing joy and thankfulness at Thanksgiving when we are surrounded by loved ones enjoying a bountiful feast and thinking about all the good things we have to enjoy.
This is a good thing and a wonderful feeling, especially when we realize that God is the source of every good thing and of all our blessings.
There are millions of people who find it very hard if not impossible to find any thing to be thankful for on Thanksgiving or any other day. The overwhelming grief over departed loved ones, health issues, divorce, relational strife, and financial problems make depression the main course of the holiday meal for many.
The absence of problems like these should give all great cause to rejoice and praise God that they have been spared such sorrows.
On the other hand, all who are hurting in any way can experience the thanksgiving love of God when they rejoice and give thanks to God in their distress.
When we see Paul and Silas rejoicing and praising God when they were imprisoned, we see why Paul can say with all certainty that God’s peace will guard our minds and our hearts, and that His all sufficient grace will supply our every need.
God, thank You for the special blessings you promise when we go through the hard times with thanksgiving and praise to You.In Jesus’ name, Amen
Chris Spears
Ocala Florida
This great thought by Homilygrits
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