Philippians 4:6; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Hebrews 13:15A lack of thankfulness can indicate that we don’t know where our blessings come from. Per-haps we’ve bought into the lie that we are capable enough on our own to provide for every need and contingency. But sooner or later we reach the place where something is beyond our control, and we need more help than an human can offer. Then it hits home.
Psalm 41:9 reads,
Even my close friend in whom I trusted,
Who ate my bread,
Has lifted up his heel against me (NASB).
In John 13:18 Jesus references this verse as applying to Judas, and along with the horror of the betrayal we are struck by the base, raw ingratitude of Judas.
Being thankful requires three simple things:
1. Recognition of the good being done to you.
2. Recognition of the source of that good.
3. The desire, translated into action, to express gratitude.
Seems simple, right? Some of God’s gracious acts are monumental: healing from disease, help when finances are difficult, relief from oppression or persecution, a long-prayed prayer an-swered on behalf of someone else. We really notice those things.
Other things seem routine, mundane, and are often overlooked. How about the very breath we take? How about decent health, daily? Or family and friends, Christian brothers and sisters? Fel-lowship with God? The Bible? The privilege of prayer? Salvation?
Think about all He has done, and is doing, for you and your family. Think about what He’s brought you through. Think about the promise of heaven. We’ve got lots to be thankful for, every day!
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