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Real gratitude therefore really consists in this, that in all things we see the hand of God, that we are fully content in His way with us, and that with all things we end in Him. It means that we do not grouch or grumble, do not boast or brag concerning our own ingenuity, but that with all things we
Gratitude is expressed in the confessions and praise of our lips. Our praise is our sacrifice of thanksgiving. Our gratitude must also be expressed by our doing good. Our speech and our whole life must be one that shows thanksgiving unto God our Lord and Savior. Important also is the truth that this
There are no degrees of thankfulness as far as God is concerned, so that today we can be truly and justifiably more thankful than tomorrow. God justly demands (in view of the fact that we were created capable of this) that each day we give Him our whole praise, adoration, and thanks. We must say wi
This does not mean that our emotions must be churned to a state of near hysteria before we are prepared to render thanks, but rather that our praise be an expression of the true gratitude that fills our hearts. While it is essential that our thanksgiving be spontaneous, it must also be sincere. This
Gratitude leaves no room for a thankless-entitlement mindset. Selflessness! When we are keenly aware of our place as lowly creatures, as sinners, and as recipients of the grace of God in Christ, our focus will shift from the inward to the outward. No longer will we ask, “What can I have?, but now, w
But rather, it is a willful desire of the Christian to show his heartfelt thankfulness in all humility. Thankfulness is not an occasion for man to come before God in all his pride, wallowing in his ego and repeat before the Most High God that he is thankful for all his prosperity, while deep down wi
Surely rather than much thanks abounding from afar we know by grace that the fact is, here a little, there a little. But this little is much for it alone is spiritual. The remnant according to grace give thanks. Thanksgiving
Likewise, we are also indebted to give God thanks for all that He has freely made us and granted us in and by the power of His goodness. We must give thanks as we await for the appearing of our final redemption. Our thanks is made known principally in our worship and our prayers. It is made known in
We can testify that the worldly conception of thankfulness is based on material, earthly, selfish gains. We should Ire thankful for everything God has given us. We should give thanks for the salvation of Christ for us: for Godfearing homes, parents, teachers, and ministers. The climax of our thankfu