21 Days of Fasting 2018 - Day #19
Great Expectations
21 Days of Fasting, Prayer and Personal Devotion
Day Nineteen – In Everything Give Him Thanks
Once in a while, we take our grandson, Joel, on a little weekend to have fun. When we get to the hotel, he spreads out on the bed and says, “This is the life!” It reminds me that sometimes life is great. Everything is going great and you are enjoying life to the fullest. At those times, it’s easy to say, “Thank you Jesus. You are so awesome! Thank you for this wonderful life - All my bills are paid. I have a nice house and car, with plenty of money in the bank. I have a great job with benefits. My wife and kids are wonderful, so, what more can I ask for?” When life is good, it is important to realize just who has provided you with this great life and all of those blessings. Never take it for granted. This means you expect something without never saying, “thanks.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Jesus Christ for you.”
Unfortunately, life has its ups and downs. Broken relationships, sickness, trials, financial burdens and even death may come to hit us hard and knock us to the ground but the scripture says, “In everything give Him thanks.” Thank God in all situations - the good times and the bad times. Even in the darkest moments, you can still keep a spirit of hope because you know God is still with you and loves you so much.
Here are just a few of the hundreds of scriptures in the Bible on giving thanks unto God. Please Read: Psalm 92:1-2, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Chronicles 16:34
We serve a great and mighty King. Today, don’t lose sight of His greatness. When we realize just how great He is, our attitude to life changes and we will overflow with thanksgiving for the glory and beauty that God reveals in our daily lives.
If you were to list all the many blessings from the Lord, it would take an eternity to Thank Him. Express your gratitude to the Lord.
Look back over your life and give God thanks – then have great expectations for your future!
Pastor Frank Gallegos