The Daily Nugget

Hi All

When we look around us everyday we have so much to be thankful to God for because every good thing comes from God whether it be big or small all our daily blessings are God given ^“ Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows”(James 1:17). When we go about the hustle and bustle of our daily lives  it can be so easy to forget that without God we are nothing and have nothing. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells us “in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus”. Let's take a moment each day in the midst of our routine to pause and give thanks to The Lord. 

Be Blessed and Encouraged

Always Be Thankful

But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.   

(2 Thessalonians 2:13, NASB)

1 Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth.   2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing.   3 Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.   4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.   5 For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting And His faithfulness to all generations.   

(Psalms 100, NASB)

Thanksgiving is understanding that blessings are hiding all around us, and we must find and focus on them. It’s the attitude of knowing we have a God in charge of all. It’s the habit of pausing to whisper, “Thank You, Lord,” throughout the day. It’s finding good times even in bad times and rejoicing even in sorrow. It’s noticing the colour of flowers, the shape of clouds, the smell of fresh bread, and the comfort of a soft pillow at night.Thanksgiving is the opposite of grumbling, the direct opposite of fault-finding, and the antidote for a complaining spirit. The Bible tells us to replace “foolish talking” and “coarse jesting” with “giving of thanks” (Ephesians 5:4).Gratitude leads to “glad-itude.” Counting our blessings is a positive step toward erasing our heartaches, we are told in the scripture to “Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving”(Colossians 4:2). Giving thanks to God is a key part in our Christian walk because no matter what season we may be in there is always something to thank The Lord for and show our appreciation to Him. Hallelujah !