Yesterday evening my small group finished our study of Philippians. One of the key themes of the epistle is joy. Paul continually exhorts the church in Philippi to rejoice -- to rejoice in the Lord and to rejoice in all circumstances.
I feel like Paul's message is directed to me, except I'm substituting the word thanks where Paul used joy/rejoice.
A few things have happened lately that have left me feeling less than thankful. But I know that my choice to give thanks cannot be dependent on circumstances. In good times or bad, in need or in plenty, God calls me to be thankful. He doesn't say it's good to be thankful when life is going smoothly, but it's okay to be crabby and dissatisfied when life is a mess.
Scripture says, "Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!" 1 Chronicles 16:34
I can give thanks at all times, not because my life is great, but because the LORD is good and His unchanging love for me is never-ending. That reality is definitely worthy of my thanksgiving!
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