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What happens when we give thanks? Ever realize how much it puts everything else in perspective?
When we give thanks, we...
1) Remember who God is, His faithfulness, goodness, justice, and mercy.
2) Rest, knowing that God is in control.
3) Reflect on the big picture.
4) Recognize the countless blessings.
Whether you are giving thanks for who God is, for a challenge in your life, or for a blessing you have received, let’s take a moment and give thanks.
If you would like to hear more about the blessings and perspective we gain by giving thanks, feel free to listen to the lesson from this past Saturday in Baton Rouge, “And Be Thankful.”
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I want. I need. I wish. I hope. I. I. I.
We may think we know what’s best. We make our petitions known and in crying out to God, it is easy to become more consumed with our needs than our blessings. By focusing on what we lack instead of what we have, our perspective is skewed.
Paul spelled out the necessary balance when we present our requests to God in Philippians 4:6.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, WITH THANKSGIVING, present your requests to God.
What happens when I start my prayers with thanksgiving?
Blessings outweigh needs.
Focus changes.
Perspective is clarified.
God’s faithfulness endures.
Trust in God is restored.