The Holy Spirit nudged me today.”R.J. learn to give thanks in all situations.”
The nudge was real, and I knew I needed to write this note for my readers today. Why do we give thanks?
From a young age, I have always been taught to learn to give thanks in all situations. But sadly, instead of giving thanks, realities in life have pushed me real hard that my heart became sour. Without realizing it, instead of thanksgiving, my heart was filled with murmur and complaints. Have you all experienced it like me?
I believe each of us we have our own story to tell. It is easy to tell GOD.”God, this is not my plan. Why am I going through this? Why did this happen? How am I going to solve this situation?”The why and how can continue, and when we look back, nothing has changed. Situations may worsen. Without realizing we develop a character that murmurs and comments on every situation in life. This is not God’s will for us.
I believe God is bringing me into a season of learning to give thanks. I would also like to encourage my readers to continue to give thanks in all situations. There might be a huge mess you are in right now, do not fret; just give thanks. Give thanks that God has gone before you to turn the mess into a message.
Do you know what is the trick of the devil? He wants us to lose hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. He whispers that God isn’t good. The devil is the biggest deceiver. He loves manipulating us by telling us Jesus doesn’t have the solution. We have to work the human way to get things done.
Remember the story of Adam and Eve? He questioned Eve.”Did God really say,’ You must not eat from any tree in the garden?”
This question triggered Eve, suggesting that God was keeping good from them.”You will not certainly die…For God knows that when you eat form it,your eyes will be opened,and you will be like God,knowing good and evil.”
The whole garden was so perfect, but Satan manipulated the entire scenario by focusing on the lack. There was a temptation offered to Eve. Therefore, dear readers, it is so important to recognize the devil’s schemes. Do not fret about any situation. Instead, just trust the Lord. He will bring you to pass.
Every challenge that occurs in our life, we must remember these are opportunities to give God back the glory. Have this mindset in you. These are opportunities where God would turn the situation around. Do not live life solo.
Include Jesus in your plan.
Include Jesus in your family.
Include Jesus in your marriage.
Include Jesus in your finances.
Include Jesus in your carrier.
Include Jesus in your studies.
Stop focussing on the lack. Stop focussing on the challenge. Turn our eyes to Jesus and trust the Lord in the process. Learn to give thanks.
Psalm 138:1; I will give you thanks with all my heart.”
Say this today: ”I thank you, Lord Jesus, that you are the Lord of my life.”-R.J.JOHN
Prayer for today: ”Abba Father, I thank you, Lord, you have gone before me in every season of my life. You have never left me nor forsaken me. I can continue trusting in you, O Lord. I also submit my readers, Lord, they continue giving thanks in all situations.” Amen
Application:
Practise giving thanks every day when you wake up and go to bed. Practice a minimum of 10 things daily to give thanks. Watch and see the transformation take place in your life.
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