Rhapsody Of Realities (December, 2018)预览
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)
读经计划介绍
Hurray! Your favorite daily devotional, Rhapsody of Realities is now available in over 1,000 languages, and still counting. We trust that the 2018 edition of the devotional has enhanced your spiritual growth and development and positioned you for extraordinary success in all your endeavors.The life-changing truths in this edition will refresh, transform and prepare you for a very fulfilling, fruitful, and rewarding experience with God’s Word.
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