There are things we humans must go through in life, some good and some bad - but wasn't man responsible for the state of sin in this world that brought about diseases? Yes, But Christ gave us victory to see that even though these things exist there is a better life for us in Him and also an eternal life with Him when he comes a second time. This is our hope! Even though we suffer with trials, testing, persecutions and even death - our aim or as the apostle Paul says: "Our citizenship is in heaven." And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." (Philippians 3:20-21)
My friend, you suffer and worry about what is happening to you, but Paul tells us not to worry (remember he was persecuted and executed) His example gives us hope! The Christ who raised Lazarus, healed the blind and the possesed by demons; and the disabled is YOUR GOD! Nothing is impossible to God! (Matthew 19:26) Did you know that you have intercessors ?Believers who can pray for you and won't give up! Even the Holy Spirit intercedes for us in our weakness. (Romans 8:26) The Psalmist tells us to "Cast your cares on the LORD and He will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall." In times of trouble call on His name.
Many times I've been laid in bed sick with pain, but when I think of God's word it brings strength to overcome the physical pain, because I can proclaim the name of Jesus Christ and His blood to overcome anything. I trust God to bring healing and sometimes that healing can be accomplished through a man with knowledge (physicians) that have been given gifts to help others in need. The Bible speaks of Luke, a regular physician and a godly man. He served in two areas, that is, as a physician and as a writer of the gospel of Luke and Acts. Therefore, my friend we must first place our trust in God Almighty to bring healing to our body and let our Lord use those he has imparted gifts of science and technology to bring about repairs to our physical body. Only God is in control and only He can make things possible.
What must you do?
1. Listen to God's voice - the truth (the Word)
2. Believe it - Take action by being faithful to God no matter what the circumstances are TRUST HIM.
3. Take Action -The patriarch Abraham listened to God (Ge.12:1), he obeyed Him (Ge. 12:2) acting on faith he left his nation, relatives to go to a place God had for him. His obedience to the Word (God's word is truth - John 17:17) brought blessings. Proclaim the name of Jesus Christ and his blood! They have power over any disease.
4. Worship- Abraham raised a second altar and called upon the name of the Lord. He showed thankfulness and honor to the One who called him Friend.
We are friends of the Almighty. Jesus called Lazarus his friend (John 11:11), and He calls "friends" all who believe on Him and obey Him (John 15:13-15).
It is my hope that you affirm your faith through the reading of God's Word and pray trusting Your Friend Jesus.
May The Lord Bless You!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
TURNING YOUR EYES AWAY FROM GOD
“Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.” (Proverbs 3:7 NIV)
There is a story in the Old Testament about King Uzziah who was blessed, because “he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord”... (2 Chronicles 26: 4) The Bible says “He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God.” Therefore, we can concur that this young king had a mentor who helped him grow in God’s law. Today we call them teachers. How many of you are blessed to have godly people helping you understand God’s word through bible studies? It is a blessing to have Christian men and women teach God’s Word and king Uzziah had such a person.
We learned that Uzziah had one requirement, that is “as long as he sought the Lord, he would be successful.” (2 Chronicles 26:5). Sometimes my friend, with success comes a heap of responsibility and character is tested. When we turn our eyes from God to this world –things are bound to go wrong.
The events of Uzziah’s life are impressive with regards to his accomplishments: he built towns; fortified towers, dug cisterns and God helped him against his enemies. He became famous and powerful amongst his neighbors. (v. 8)
What led to his downfall? He took his eyes away from the God who had given him success and power. The story of king Uzziah of Judah starts out in success, but ends up in defeat. The word of God says, that he became very powerful and his “pride led to his downfall.” (v.16)
“He went into the temple of the Lord and he burned incense on the altar of incense. Only the descendants of Aaron, who had been consecrated for this task, were allowed to do this. The courageous priests of the Lord confronted the king and told Uzziah to leave, because he had been unfaithful and had dishonored his Lord. Uzziah, who had a censer in his hand ready to burn incense, became angry. While he was raging at the priests in their presence before the incense altar in the Lord’s temple, leprosy broke out on his forehead.” (vs. 18-19) The end result was a life of solitude and separation for king Uzziah. He had leprosy until the day he died. (v. 20)
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE TURN AWAY FROM GOD?
To the believer, there are consequences to pay. We know we have a forgiving Savior who paid the price for our sins. Yet, if we continue sinning knowing we are doing so, be ready to pay the price on Judgment day. (See Revelations 21:8) The Bible says: “ while there is time and we see the day approaching let us turn to our Lord in obedience, not conforming to the desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But live holy lives.” (1 Peter 1:14-15)
My friend, these stories and many others are written for us to learn from, so that we may grow in God’s love and abide in Him. Let us follow His ways with reverential fear knowing that we all have to give account for what we do.
Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
And keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. (Matthew 24:42)
God Bless.
“Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.” (Proverbs 3:7 NIV)
There is a story in the Old Testament about King Uzziah who was blessed, because “he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord”... (2 Chronicles 26: 4) The Bible says “He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God.” Therefore, we can concur that this young king had a mentor who helped him grow in God’s law. Today we call them teachers. How many of you are blessed to have godly people helping you understand God’s word through bible studies? It is a blessing to have Christian men and women teach God’s Word and king Uzziah had such a person.
We learned that Uzziah had one requirement, that is “as long as he sought the Lord, he would be successful.” (2 Chronicles 26:5). Sometimes my friend, with success comes a heap of responsibility and character is tested. When we turn our eyes from God to this world –things are bound to go wrong.
The events of Uzziah’s life are impressive with regards to his accomplishments: he built towns; fortified towers, dug cisterns and God helped him against his enemies. He became famous and powerful amongst his neighbors. (v. 8)
What led to his downfall? He took his eyes away from the God who had given him success and power. The story of king Uzziah of Judah starts out in success, but ends up in defeat. The word of God says, that he became very powerful and his “pride led to his downfall.” (v.16)
“He went into the temple of the Lord and he burned incense on the altar of incense. Only the descendants of Aaron, who had been consecrated for this task, were allowed to do this. The courageous priests of the Lord confronted the king and told Uzziah to leave, because he had been unfaithful and had dishonored his Lord. Uzziah, who had a censer in his hand ready to burn incense, became angry. While he was raging at the priests in their presence before the incense altar in the Lord’s temple, leprosy broke out on his forehead.” (vs. 18-19) The end result was a life of solitude and separation for king Uzziah. He had leprosy until the day he died. (v. 20)
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE TURN AWAY FROM GOD?
To the believer, there are consequences to pay. We know we have a forgiving Savior who paid the price for our sins. Yet, if we continue sinning knowing we are doing so, be ready to pay the price on Judgment day. (See Revelations 21:8) The Bible says: “ while there is time and we see the day approaching let us turn to our Lord in obedience, not conforming to the desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But live holy lives.” (1 Peter 1:14-15)
My friend, these stories and many others are written for us to learn from, so that we may grow in God’s love and abide in Him. Let us follow His ways with reverential fear knowing that we all have to give account for what we do.
Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
And keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. (Matthew 24:42)
God Bless.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
I AM A FRIEND OF GOD
"And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, and he was called God’s friend.” (James 2:23 NIV)
While listening on Sunday to the worship team sing, “I am a friend of God”, I remembered the apostle James using this verse to make a point about faith and deeds. He gave us the example of Abraham, who believed God’s promises regardless of the length of time it took for them to be accomplished. But what is beautiful about the story of Abraham is that he did not fail to believe even when he did not see it happening immediately. He waited on God no matter what his surrounding circumstances were. WOW! How many of us wait patiently to see God’s work fulfilled? Or do we give God a little hand and do it our way? Another point I would like to make is
It says that “Abraham believed, and it was credited to him as righteousness...” Well, Abraham did have his faults like any other human, but he did follow through in his obedience. He did what God told him to do.
His faith was credited as righteousness because he not only believed but obeyed what the Lord commanded. It’s not simply a matter of believing, but of taking action in obedience to God. The apostle gives us a good example: ‘suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well: keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?”
Abraham’s faith and his actions were working together. (v. 22) The apostle summarized it in this verse “You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone.”(James 2:24) The scriptures have given us the answer to our friendship with God – let’s believe it and act on it!
God Bless,
Vanessa
"And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, and he was called God’s friend.” (James 2:23 NIV)
While listening on Sunday to the worship team sing, “I am a friend of God”, I remembered the apostle James using this verse to make a point about faith and deeds. He gave us the example of Abraham, who believed God’s promises regardless of the length of time it took for them to be accomplished. But what is beautiful about the story of Abraham is that he did not fail to believe even when he did not see it happening immediately. He waited on God no matter what his surrounding circumstances were. WOW! How many of us wait patiently to see God’s work fulfilled? Or do we give God a little hand and do it our way? Another point I would like to make is
It says that “Abraham believed, and it was credited to him as righteousness...” Well, Abraham did have his faults like any other human, but he did follow through in his obedience. He did what God told him to do.
His faith was credited as righteousness because he not only believed but obeyed what the Lord commanded. It’s not simply a matter of believing, but of taking action in obedience to God. The apostle gives us a good example: ‘suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well: keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?”
Abraham’s faith and his actions were working together. (v. 22) The apostle summarized it in this verse “You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone.”(James 2:24) The scriptures have given us the answer to our friendship with God – let’s believe it and act on it!
God Bless,
Vanessa
Monday, August 3, 2009
WHAT YOU DO ON YOUR WORST DAY
Do you pick-up yourself when life is pounding the worst on you? Well, my friend we all have moments when we feel it is the worst because of a bad day with the kids, or a pink slip given to you at the job, or the bad relationship that just ended. These are things some have experienced, but there are worse. We all face adversity in our life. However quote: “it’s not the adversity, but how we react to it that will determine the joy and happiness in our life.” That’s absolutely right! We can feel sorry for ourselves, or we can face life with gratitude.
Take for instance, the example of Patrick Henry Hughes who was born with no eyes, and a tightening of the joints, which left him crippled for life. However, as a child, he was fitted with artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair.
Before his birthday, he discovered the piano. His mom said, “He could hit any note on the piano, and within one or two tries, he’d get it.” By his second birthday, he was playing requests (You are My Sunshine, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star). His father was ecstatic. “We might not play baseball, but we can play music together.”
Today, Patrick is a junior at the university of Louisville. His father attends classes with him and he’s made nearly all A’s, with the exception of 3 B’s. He’s also a part of the 214 member marching band. You read it right. The marching band! He’s a blind, wheelchair-bound trumpet player, and he and his father do it together. They attend all the band practices and the half-time performance in front of thousands. His father rolls and rotates his son around the field to the cheers of Patrick’s fans. In order to attend Patrick’s classes and every band practice, his father works the graveyard shift at UPS, Patrick said.”My dad’s my hero.”
But even more than the musical talent of this young man, it was Patrick’s “attitude of gratitude”. On stage he would talk to the audience about how blessed he was. He said, “God made me blind and unable to walk. BIG DEAL! He gave me the ability. The musical gifts I have …the great opportunity to meet new people.”
It sounds very simple that one word. Gratitude can change your attitude, thus, your life forever.
“Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ.” (1 Cor.2: 14)
Do you pick-up yourself when life is pounding the worst on you? Well, my friend we all have moments when we feel it is the worst because of a bad day with the kids, or a pink slip given to you at the job, or the bad relationship that just ended. These are things some have experienced, but there are worse. We all face adversity in our life. However quote: “it’s not the adversity, but how we react to it that will determine the joy and happiness in our life.” That’s absolutely right! We can feel sorry for ourselves, or we can face life with gratitude.
Take for instance, the example of Patrick Henry Hughes who was born with no eyes, and a tightening of the joints, which left him crippled for life. However, as a child, he was fitted with artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair.
Before his birthday, he discovered the piano. His mom said, “He could hit any note on the piano, and within one or two tries, he’d get it.” By his second birthday, he was playing requests (You are My Sunshine, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star). His father was ecstatic. “We might not play baseball, but we can play music together.”
Today, Patrick is a junior at the university of Louisville. His father attends classes with him and he’s made nearly all A’s, with the exception of 3 B’s. He’s also a part of the 214 member marching band. You read it right. The marching band! He’s a blind, wheelchair-bound trumpet player, and he and his father do it together. They attend all the band practices and the half-time performance in front of thousands. His father rolls and rotates his son around the field to the cheers of Patrick’s fans. In order to attend Patrick’s classes and every band practice, his father works the graveyard shift at UPS, Patrick said.”My dad’s my hero.”
But even more than the musical talent of this young man, it was Patrick’s “attitude of gratitude”. On stage he would talk to the audience about how blessed he was. He said, “God made me blind and unable to walk. BIG DEAL! He gave me the ability. The musical gifts I have …the great opportunity to meet new people.”
It sounds very simple that one word. Gratitude can change your attitude, thus, your life forever.
“Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ.” (1 Cor.2: 14)
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
THINK JOY
“Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks and send to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)
We find in the Old Testament the prophets Ezra and Nehemiah along with a small remnant of those who had been exiled by king Nebuchadnezzar returning to Jerusalem to rebuild the wall that had been left in ruins. This should have been a joyful time, but instead it was a sad time seeing the ruins of their beloved city and the wall. They had encountered opposition, but this did not stop them from fulfilling their mission directed by God. When they gathered together after completion of the wall, they were still weeping and saddened because they had listened to the words from the Law that Ezra had read. (Nehemiah 8:9)
When we receive God’s word in our lives it pierces our soul and we tend to weep because it convicts us of our wrongdoings. And when we confess them to Christ we are reconciled. A transformation has happened and our souls feel alive again. “There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:1-2) What brings this joy into our lives? - Our reconciliation with our Savior. Jesus said to his disciples “Rejoice with me, I have found my lost coin. In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (Luke 15:9-10)
The Scriptures says that the prophet Nehemiah told them not to grieve, but to celebrate. As believers, we too should celebrate what the Lord has done for us. In our times, we may go through financial hardships, break-ups, loss of a loved one or even testing of our faith, but my brother and sister God is on our side “for the joy of the Lord is our strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10) Why were the people to celebrate? Because they understood the words that had been made known to them – God’s word!
When you my friend, in your time encounter a worst moment -think joy! Say to yourself ‘I think joy!” Pick yourself up from the trial or problem you are encountering, seek God in prayer and let him move you to the peace and rest that surpasses all understanding. The apostle Paul in midst of sufferings said “But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14)
My friend and fellow Saints, open your hearts to the joy of God’s grace and celebrate like those who had come from exile to celebrate the word of God in their lives. Today, we rejoice in praise for the rebuilding of your life in Christ Jesus.
God Bless.
“Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks and send to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)
We find in the Old Testament the prophets Ezra and Nehemiah along with a small remnant of those who had been exiled by king Nebuchadnezzar returning to Jerusalem to rebuild the wall that had been left in ruins. This should have been a joyful time, but instead it was a sad time seeing the ruins of their beloved city and the wall. They had encountered opposition, but this did not stop them from fulfilling their mission directed by God. When they gathered together after completion of the wall, they were still weeping and saddened because they had listened to the words from the Law that Ezra had read. (Nehemiah 8:9)
When we receive God’s word in our lives it pierces our soul and we tend to weep because it convicts us of our wrongdoings. And when we confess them to Christ we are reconciled. A transformation has happened and our souls feel alive again. “There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:1-2) What brings this joy into our lives? - Our reconciliation with our Savior. Jesus said to his disciples “Rejoice with me, I have found my lost coin. In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (Luke 15:9-10)
The Scriptures says that the prophet Nehemiah told them not to grieve, but to celebrate. As believers, we too should celebrate what the Lord has done for us. In our times, we may go through financial hardships, break-ups, loss of a loved one or even testing of our faith, but my brother and sister God is on our side “for the joy of the Lord is our strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10) Why were the people to celebrate? Because they understood the words that had been made known to them – God’s word!
When you my friend, in your time encounter a worst moment -think joy! Say to yourself ‘I think joy!” Pick yourself up from the trial or problem you are encountering, seek God in prayer and let him move you to the peace and rest that surpasses all understanding. The apostle Paul in midst of sufferings said “But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14)
My friend and fellow Saints, open your hearts to the joy of God’s grace and celebrate like those who had come from exile to celebrate the word of God in their lives. Today, we rejoice in praise for the rebuilding of your life in Christ Jesus.
God Bless.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
KEEP WATCH, BE READY
When is the Lord coming? I don't have the answer to this question and Jesus told his disciples "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." (Matthew 24:36) One thing the Lord does admonish all of us to do is "to keep watch." He even gave us clues as to what would be taking place during this time. "As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man (Jesus Christ). For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away." (v.38)
Let's thing for a moment about what is going on in this world, specifically in our nation. There is increase of corruption and a lot of it has filtered right into the hightest office of the land. The increase in violence is such that people are guarding themselves with guns and rifles. What shocks me is when I hear of parents approving of their children's involvement in seductions or pornography. Also, the growing apathy towards the Judeo-Christian belief is disconcerting.
Remember, there is hope even in the chaos of things-our heavenly Father has not abandoned us.
The apostle Peter tells us "therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed." We are to be living holy lives "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do"...(1Peter 1:13, 15) and finally, the Lord tells us to trust Him: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. (Jesus) For he has given us a promise "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." (John 14:3)
What Can I Do? Besides helping others - "Keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come." (Matthew 24:42) We must stay alert to the events that are happening in our nation and in the world. Pray, Worship, and Study God's word everyday. Also be ready, because Jesus is coming at an hour when we do not expect him-that is the Bible truth! (See Matthew 24:44)
God Bless.
Let's thing for a moment about what is going on in this world, specifically in our nation. There is increase of corruption and a lot of it has filtered right into the hightest office of the land. The increase in violence is such that people are guarding themselves with guns and rifles. What shocks me is when I hear of parents approving of their children's involvement in seductions or pornography. Also, the growing apathy towards the Judeo-Christian belief is disconcerting.
Remember, there is hope even in the chaos of things-our heavenly Father has not abandoned us.
The apostle Peter tells us "therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed." We are to be living holy lives "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do"...(1Peter 1:13, 15) and finally, the Lord tells us to trust Him: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. (Jesus) For he has given us a promise "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." (John 14:3)
What Can I Do? Besides helping others - "Keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come." (Matthew 24:42) We must stay alert to the events that are happening in our nation and in the world. Pray, Worship, and Study God's word everyday. Also be ready, because Jesus is coming at an hour when we do not expect him-that is the Bible truth! (See Matthew 24:44)
God Bless.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A CHANGED LIFE TRULY THANKFUL
It didn’t take long to answer the questions on the test since I had studied every day and night preparing for the college entrance test. It sounds familiar this phrase, especially when we hear it from our kids or friends who are contemplating new careers. In a rapidly changing world it seems prevalent that people do want to change, but sometimes that change comes with a price. The word change means just that substituting something for something else. But when it comes to change in our lives we need to pause and ask: Where do I need to change? I see it as the vehicle that comes to a stop sign. The sign is there for a reason, that is, to look in all directions and see what’s ahead in our path. God wants us to grow and be successful, but at the same time he wants us to recognize Him as being in control of all things. Part of the change in our lives as Christians is to be grateful for all things even if things have not gone “our way” or the way we expected.
I remember reading in Psalm 23: 2, 3 “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters…” When we allow God our shepherd to guide us, we have contentment. When we choose to sin, however, we go our own way and cannot blame God for the environment we create for ourselves. It is easy to blame God for the unwanted pregnancy, the failed exam, the divorce of parents, or the mounting of bills at no end. But if we stop and pause about things we know it is not God’s fault, but our own mistakes – taking the wrong path and having a mindset that from the beginning of time have led mankind into sin, one that says “my way is better.”
Our Father wants us to give him acknowledgement for the things he does for us. In
1 Chronicles 16:7-36 king David is worshipping God with song. We find here an example of four elements of true thanksgiving we should remember: (1) what God has done, (2) tell others about it, (3) showing God’s glory to others, and (4) offering gifts of self, time, and resources. Remember, if you are truly thankful your life will show it.
God Bless.
It didn’t take long to answer the questions on the test since I had studied every day and night preparing for the college entrance test. It sounds familiar this phrase, especially when we hear it from our kids or friends who are contemplating new careers. In a rapidly changing world it seems prevalent that people do want to change, but sometimes that change comes with a price. The word change means just that substituting something for something else. But when it comes to change in our lives we need to pause and ask: Where do I need to change? I see it as the vehicle that comes to a stop sign. The sign is there for a reason, that is, to look in all directions and see what’s ahead in our path. God wants us to grow and be successful, but at the same time he wants us to recognize Him as being in control of all things. Part of the change in our lives as Christians is to be grateful for all things even if things have not gone “our way” or the way we expected.
I remember reading in Psalm 23: 2, 3 “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters…” When we allow God our shepherd to guide us, we have contentment. When we choose to sin, however, we go our own way and cannot blame God for the environment we create for ourselves. It is easy to blame God for the unwanted pregnancy, the failed exam, the divorce of parents, or the mounting of bills at no end. But if we stop and pause about things we know it is not God’s fault, but our own mistakes – taking the wrong path and having a mindset that from the beginning of time have led mankind into sin, one that says “my way is better.”
Our Father wants us to give him acknowledgement for the things he does for us. In
1 Chronicles 16:7-36 king David is worshipping God with song. We find here an example of four elements of true thanksgiving we should remember: (1) what God has done, (2) tell others about it, (3) showing God’s glory to others, and (4) offering gifts of self, time, and resources. Remember, if you are truly thankful your life will show it.
God Bless.
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