Today’s Reading: Ephesians 5:15-21
Today’s Verses: “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” Ephesians 5:20 KJV
November is the month we celebrate Thanksgiving. But every day is a day that we should be giving thanks.
There is a song by Walter Hawkins called “Thank You.”
The lyrics reminds us about tragedies. Illnesses. Wealth and resources.
They remind us that there are people who are living out in the streets. That there are some that have drug habits that they cannot beat. The muggings and robberies that are happening.
The chorus of this song acknowledges that it could have been his life. That the Lord did not let any of these things enter his life. That by His love and power he was being kept. He thanked the Lord for all He had done for Him. Letting the world know how thankful we all should be.
Every hour, we should be thankful for His love, power, protection, mercy, and grace.
Today’s verse encourages us to give constant gratitude. To maintain a grateful attitude in all circumstances. To be thankful even if the situation is not good.
Our gratitude connects us to Jesus Christ. That our giving thanks should be done “in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
A Spirit- filled life should be our desire.
When we stay in the Word, we fill our lives with knowledge and wisdom. We have everything we need to live a thankful life.
We have an open-door relationship with God. We are able to go to God in prayer, knowing He will answer.
The Bible says, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Philippians 4:6 KJV).
We can go to God in prayer about everything. Our prayers should also express our gratitude for what He is doing. For what He is about to do.
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV).
Another passage that encourages believers to give thanks. To give it regardless of our situation. No matter what life brings.
We show we have put our trust in Him and know that He is above all circumstances.
Letting the peace He gives rule in our hearts.
Never forget that every day is a day of “Thanksgiving.”
A WORD OF PRAYER
“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place” (2 Corinthians 2:14 KJV) Father, we thank You for the way You keep us. Thank You for always making a way out of no way. When we feel like our backs are against a wall, You comfort us. From the fruits of our lips and the depths of our hearts we offer a sacrifice of praise to You daily. We can never thank You enough. But we are thankful.
In Jesus Name We Pray, Amen