Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalms 100
God gives generously to all.....
No matter what stage of life you are in, materially rich or poor, young or old, healthy or ailing, God loves you, has a plan for your life and has made a way for you to have a relationship with Him through the anguish of Christ on the cross.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17
Think back over your life, remember those moments of joy and of sorrow, think of how each event, every relationship, every struggle has effected you and made you who you are today. God uses anguish to shape you. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the Lord of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5.
Jesus promised that in this world we would have trouble, but he told us that he had overcome the world. John 16:33. .. ..be content with what you have, because God has said, Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. So we say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Hebrews 13:5-6
God has given you Himself! "You shall have ............ME" Exodus 20:3 Now that is something to be thankful for! His love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations!
Whatever struggle you find yourself in (if your not in one right now, praise Him for that!), Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6.
Be thankful, remember his blessings, trust that his love endures and his faithfulness continues.
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6.
Joy to you! Happy Thanksgiving!
