Thanksgiving is the language of gratitude. “Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving.” Psalm 95:2 NKJV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “Gratitude and Thankfulness” Thanksgiving is the language of gratitude. God loves a grateful, thankful heart. I think those two words of similar meaning can be distinguished […]
“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has wonderful results.” James 5:16 NLT. My thoughts and comments today are about, “the practice of prayer.” Prayer is asking God for only what is His will to provide. Friendships do not grow without some sincere measure of communication. Why would that be […]
“Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father.” Ephesians 5:20 NKJV. Giving thanks is a mark of character and good manners. My thoughts and comments today are about “giving thanks.” Feeling thankful is merely an emotion, coming and going at your whim; in distinction, giving thanks is a […]
“With thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 NKJV. Ask for what will most give God pleasure to provide. My thoughts today are about, “asking God’s help.” Asking seems such a simple thing; yet people often seem reluctant to ask for assistance. We prefer the […]
“The Father has blessed us . . with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NIV. Essential spiritual practices necessitate leisure and solitude. My thoughts and comments today are about “spiritual practices.” Days can be busy and noisy, leaving you over-stimulated and weary. Everything seems rushed and everyone hurried. All […]