| Tuesday, November 26 Entire Chapters of Gratitude We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers. 1 Thessalonians 1:2 Entire chapters of the Bible are devoted to gratitude. Some of the Psalms, for example, are simply lists of gratitude, such as Psalm 103. That’s the nature of the first chapter of 1 Thessalonians. The apostle Paul had been driven out of the city of Thessalonica before he could get the new church grounded and established. He grew more and more concerned to know how they were doing, especially in the face of persecution. So he sent Timothy to find out, and Timothy brought back a great report. The Thessalonian Christians were thriving. |
Recommended Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1 |
| Every verse in 1 Thessalonians 1 is a descriptor of Paul’s gratitude toward them. We’re often concerned in life. All kinds of issues leave us anxious and restless. But devoting entire prayers or journal entries to thanksgiving is a wonderful way to recover our spirits. Being thankful helps us look within and see our growth and the traces of God in our lives. Make a list of the things or people in your life for which you’re thankful and praise God for them. Thanksgiving leads to knowing God more fully, which leads to trusting in God more, worshiping God more, and loving God more. Dustin Crowe |
Read through the Bible: Romans 8 – 10 Source |
You Are Not the Only One 