Wednesday, November 14, 2012
We do well always and everywhere to give you thanks
"In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5: 18)
The will of God for us is to give thanks in all adverse and good circumstances in everything that concerns our welfare: health, family, finances, job, tools, food and future.
I like the AMP expansive translation on the above scripture:
"Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revelator and Mediator of that will].
The People of God learn habits of faith in the School of the Mass. For example, the Mass Preface repeats constantly the lesson of Thanksgiving:
"Father, all-powerful and ever-living God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks."
"Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.
Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4: 6 - 7)
When we mix thanksgiving in prayer, fear, worry and doubts disappear.
Everything happens for a good reason because God is always in charge:
" We know that all things work for good for those who love God,* who are called according to his purpose." (Romans 8: 28)
"Give thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father" (Ephesians 5: 20)
Praise and thanksgiving are powerful means of connecting to God and disposing ourselves to receive God's abundant mercies.
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