Thankful, Always

Good Morning!! The Apostle Paul frequently expressed his thanks to God for the faith, love and work seen in the churches where he had labored. He acknowledged that these godly fruits were because of God’s blessings on them,...and therefore gave thanks to God. He constantly expressed thankfulness for his godly fellow laborers,...but consistently expressed thankfulness to God for even their faithfulness. (Romans 1:8; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Philippians 1:3; 1Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Thessalonians 1:3)

always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.—Ephesians 5:20 (NIV)

 

Paul was able to expressed appreciation for tribulations (Romans 5:3),...and even acknowledged that he took pleasure in “infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake” because God’s strength is made perfect in weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:10) If God’s sufficiency is displayed in my insufficiency, Paul said, then I am thankful for each opportunity for His strength to be shown in my weakness.

 

"Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift." (2 Corinthians 9:15) 

 

Father, we thank You,...for all things! Amen.

 

"To lead others out of the darkness of sin, let them see your light."