IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO praise or thank Me too much. As it is written, I inhabit the praises of My people. Sometimes your adoration is a spontaneous overflow of Joy, in response to radiant beauty or rich blessings. At other times your praise is more disciplined and measured - an act of your will. I dwell equally in both types of praise. Thankfulness, also, is a royal road to draw near Me. A thankful heart has plenty of room for Me.
When you thank Me for the many pleasures I provide, you affirm that I am God, from whom all blessings flow. When adversity strikes and you thank Me anyway, your trust in My sovereignty is a showpiece in invisible realms. Fill up the spare moments of your life with praise and thanksgiving. This joyous discipline will help you live in the intimacy of My Presence.
- Jesus
Scripture Insight: Psalm 22:3; Psalm 146:1-2 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18
(Jesus Calling / Sarah Young)
1 Thessalonians 5:18 - "... give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus"
ReplyDeleteIn this verse, written by Paul - a pastor from biblical times who established the church in Thessalonica during his second missionary journey, was not teaching that we should thank God for everything that happens to us, but in everything. For instance, evil does not come from God, so we should not thank him for it. But when evil strikes, we can still be thankful for God's presence and for the good that he will accomplish through the distress.