Tag: Gratitude

11
Feb

Expression Of Thanks

1 Thessalonians 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ”KJV The Holy Bible puts a positive spin on the act of thankfulness. It teaches us that thankfulness is a way of life. It is a sign of spiritual maturity. The above verse encourages us […]

26
Jan

No Longer Slaves

Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance. This is a beautiful banner that the Lord hailed over Israel. Establishing them as His own inheritance. Israel was the nation through whom the Savior of the world was born. How blessed then is Israel, whose God is the […]

23
Jan

Praise and Magnify Him

Psalm 69:30 “I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with thanksgiving.” When we read Psalm 69 we understand it is a song where the psalmist is pouring out his pain and call for judgment. It is also known for its application in the new testament to the anguish […]

21
Nov

Bless the LORD, O my soul

Psalm 103:1 – “Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name.”  “To “bless” is more than to praise; it is to praise with affection and gratitude.“(Pulpit Commentary).   “My soul is the Psalmist’s self or personality: all that is within me are the various organs of the body, which were regarded by the […]

20
Oct

Acknowledge God Every Day

Proverbs 3:6 “In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” What do you do when you meet a friend in a place where you didn’t expect to run into them? Depending on the rapport you share, you’ll smile at them, shake their hand, hug them, or start talking a mile a […]

02
May

Intentionally Grateful

Psalm 107:8 “Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!” We say the words “thank you” a lot in our lives. We thank the delivery person when they drop off a parcel. We thank a family member who helped us with something at home. We thank our […]

25
Apr

The Merciful Messiah

Psalms 107:1 ” O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” KJV God has shown us mercy time and time again, regardless of our shortcomings, not with the intention of taking away our responsibility from a sin or a mistake, but to give us a chance to repent for […]

24
Jan

Decisions and Declarations-Lessons from Jonah

Jonah 2:9 “But I will sacrifice to You with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.” This verse summarizes Jonah’s behaviour and attitude. After resisting, turning away and doubting the plans of the Lord, he returns to the Lord with repentance, sacrifice and thanksgiving. How many […]

13
Jan

Do not be Afraid

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6  The beginning of a new year, also brings in new projects at work, new resolutions for ourselves, new relationships in the family,  new challenges […]

12
Dec

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

1 Corinthians 1:27 – “God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty.” The term “imposter syndrome” is fairly new but many people seem to be struggling with it. The Oxford […]