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TODAY’S VERSE: 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
[New International Version (NIV) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society]
“Thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.”
[The Message (MSG) Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson]
“Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will].”
[Amplified Bible (AMP) Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation]
“Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.”
[Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society]
TODAY’S MESSAGE
The following anonymous message received some time ago is an excellent reminder of our need to give thanks at all times despite our present circumstances:
Dear Father,
I want to thank you for what you have already done.
I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards, I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better, I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me, I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears, I am thanking You right now.
I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves, I am going to thank You right now.
I am not going to wait until my children are asleep and the house is quiet, I am going to thank You right now.
I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get a job; I am going to thank You right now.
I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking You right now.
I am thanking You because I am alive.
I am thanking You because I made it through the yesterday’s difficulties.
I am thanking You because I have walked around the obstacles.
I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better.
I am thanking You because You have not given up on me.
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Have you given thanks today?
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Heavenly Father, THANK YOU for providing me health, family, friends, and so many blessings I sometimes take for granted. Remind me to always be appreciative and grateful regardless of my circumstances, for You truly love me and care for me like nobody else. In Jesus’ precious name I rejoice and give thanks, amen.
