The Apostle Paul encourages us to let the "peace of Christ rule" in our hearts...and be thankful. (Colossians 3:15)
There seems to be a close connection between thankfulness and the peace of Christ. The more we experience peace the more we notice the things we are thankful for. The more diligent we become in giving thanks the more peace we experience in our daily lives. This seems to be an ongoing cycle. I think we get so caught up in searching for peace we forget to be thankful. Once we remember all that we have to be thankful for we begin to acknowledge a small part of what we have in Christ.
The more we realize all that we are and all that we have in Christ then the more we can respond with thankfulness.
What if I can not think of anything to be thankful for? Well let me suggest a couple of things.
When you believe that Jesus died for your sin and He forgives you and you have found new life only in Christ then you are...
Accepted
Secure
Significant
Free
God's Child
Complete
Free from condemnation
God's workmanship
Chosen
There's a very short list. Let's start there today and realize what all we have to be thankful for.
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You didn't tell me you had a blog. I've been reading up on your family through Allison... and there you were - well, okay there was a link to your blog! You are a blessing. Miss you!
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