Rhapsody Of Realities (December, 2018)Sample

16 Pastor Chris

Rejoice And Be Thankful

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place (2   Corinthians 2:14).

In Psalm 7:17, David said, “I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the   name of the LORD most high.” Looking back at the year 2018, our hearts are filled with gratitude to the Lord for all the supernatural accomplishments that we had both as a ministry and in our individual lives. 

Irrespective and independent of the situation or your immediate circumstances, you should give thanks to the Father. Worship and praise Him, no matter what! The Bible says, “In everything give thanks: for this   is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). “In everything” means “in every situation”; give Him thanks! 

When you look at the year in retrospect, be joyful and excited in your spirit, thankful to the Lord for all that He’s done for you. Count your blessings. Don’t muse over the   disappointments or things you wished you had accomplished but that you didn’t. Rather, rejoice over what He’s done for you and celebrate your accomplishments. 

Remember, we walk by faith, and not by sight; joy is an expression of your faith. In giving thanks to the Lord, you’re also getting His attention on your faith. Sometimes, we give thanks in expectation. That’s why He tells us, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-8 NKJV). 

Prayer

Blessed Lord, I worship you; you’re the great God of glory in whom I’ve been enriched in all things. Thank you for all you’ve done for me; you’ve made my life   glorious; you’re exalted now and forever, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Psalm 95:1-3 

Psalm 96:8

Hebrews 13:15 (NKJV)