Thanksgiving
The first thing we do on awaking is thank You Lord for this wonderful day .The very breath we breathe comes from You Lord ,so thank You .
There are various ways to thank the Lord ,as well as to the people we see and work with .
One of the most beneficial attributes a person can exercise is thankfulness .
We can also express our thankfulness to people who serve us at stores ,daily bread man ,the person who collect garbage ,she too responds , welcome and a smile on her face gives me
joy .
Having an attitude of thankfulness is contagious .
In 1st Thessalonians 5 :18 says .
In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you .
Ephesians. 5 :20 .
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of oir Lord Jesus Christ.
Colossians 3::17 .
And whatsoever you do in word or deed ,do all in the name of Jesus giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.
Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious for anything but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be. made. known unto God .
Our Father desires to give good things ,and He desires to hear that we appreciate all His blessings and His dedication to us.
Parents love to hear their children share gratitude and their happiness.Similarly, our Father in Heaven wants us to actively include thankfulness to Him in our thoughts ,our prayers,our words and our deeds.
Even Jesus Christ gave the Father thanks for His blessings; And He took the seven loaves and the fish and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples, and the disciples gave to the multitude .( Mathew 15:36) .Then. He took the cup , and gave thanks ,and gave it to them(Mathew 26:27)
During lockdown , my daughter- in – law went around distributing food and essential commodities ,people had no food for days and when they got. their ration supply , one person almost fell at her feet crying bitterly as if to say thank you .
Thankfulness can be a conscious habit and one of the most beneficial traits a person can possess .
Thankful people are positive lights in a troubled world often encouraging others to be more thankful,too , by their example.God. blessed the nation and the people who are thankful and express gratitude for His many gifts .Be thankful to Him and bless His Name.(Psalm 100:4).
Keeping a simple ,daily log of things for. which we are thankful helps us in many ways .Our society is so fast paced that we can easily overlook the simple things but if you can jot down ,it can help us sort through the mental clutter and recognize the good in our lives ,particularly on rough days or when we are going through. difficult trials.
It need not be time consuming project .Note down just three things each day that you are thankful for .
After a while, you may want to increase the number to five or more .Try to choose. fresh items each day .Over time you may even enjoy going back to review your thoughts ,and the review may reveal some character growth .
Be blessed in Jesus Name.Amen.
Sol.Helen Pereira