Category Archives: Thanks & Praise

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July 14, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Thanks & Praise

GRATITUDE IS AN ATTITUDE

Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. [Ephesians 5:20 (GW)]

Gratitude is an attitude; it has little or nothing to do with external circumstances. The following words of Matthew Henry, a 17th century preacher, are a perfect example of applying Ephesians 5:20 to one’s life. He managed to write this after being robbed and beaten:

Let me be thankful first because I was never robbed before; second, because although they took my purse they did not take my life; third, because although they took my all, it was not much; and fourth, because it was I who was robbed, not I who robbed.

Lord, give me a grateful heart for all things in all circumstances.

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July 2, 2013

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Challenges & Difficulty, Thanks & Praise

A SACRIFICE OF PRAISE

Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. [Hebrews 13:15 (NLT)]

It’s easy to support the local team when they’re on a winning streak. When they’re in a slump, however, the fans often change their loyalty and speak disparagingly about the owners, coach, manager and players. It’s easy to believe in and praise Jesus when everything is going smoothly in our lives. The real challenge is to remain faithful in the face of hardships and trouble. Jesus wants committed full-time followers, not fickle fans.

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July 1, 2013

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Faith & Hope, Thanks & Praise

Hope

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again – my Savior and my God! [Psalm 42:5 (NLT)]

Fill my heart with gratitude, O Lord, and keep my lips from complaint. Fill me with hope and optimism so that I can see the positive in all things.

 

 

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June 16, 2013

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Family, Friends & Fellowship, Holidays & Holy Days, Thanks & Praise

FATHER’S DAY 2013

2013-6-16

 

The father of a good person is very happy. A wise child brings him joy. [Proverbs 23:24 (ERV)]

Dear Lord, thank you not only for our fathers, but also for those men who taught, ministered, advised, led and supported us. Thank you for the men you brought into our lives who so willingly shared their wisdom and encouraged our efforts. You blessed us with men who served as mentors and coaches, helping us hone our various skills, and men who guided us through difficult times. May we be worthy of the time, love and effort they gave us and, in return, may we always give them joy in the way we conduct our lives.

Be a man of faith, and faith will sustain you.
Sustain a life of love, and love will embrace you.
Embrace God’s grace, and His grace will follow you.
Follow in his footsteps, and His footsteps will lead to life everlasting.
[Christine Lahee]

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June 11, 2013

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God's Grace & Love, Thanks & Praise

GIVE THANKS

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. [Psalm 107:1 (NLT)]

Giver of all gifts, there is so much for which to be thankful. Give us appreciative hearts for all the blessings of the day.

Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful. [Buddha]