Revelation 3:4-5 "Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garments. and they will walk with me in white, for they are worthy. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments,and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels."
Monday, December 6, 2010
Unthankfulness
"Give thanks ALWAYS and for EVERYTHING to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20.
I was convicted today of my sin of unthankfulness. This was what my chapter was on today. And yes, it may seem like a such a minuscule sin, but its sin. Yes, I give thanks to Him maybe when things are good, and things are going my way or in my favor, but do I give thanks when things may not be in my favor?
I also realized that I don't thank Him enough for my salvation and for His work on the cross for me. I was also aware of this when I was going through one of my last books; Cross Centered Life. I need to thank Him more for my salvation; for giving me spiritual life. Christ's giving me spiritual life is a far greater miracle, and its benefits are infinitely greater than healing of a disease.
Do I give Him thanks for giving me not just one job, but two? And giving me the abilities that I need to do the job effectively?? Not enough.
I know I don't give Him thanks enough for His grace, forgiveness, love, His providing me with a car, family, friends, church, place to live...and the list goes on.
On the other hand, when things are going bad, Do I thank Him. Probably not. Even though I know, that ALL things work together for GOOD , for those who are called according to His purpose..(Romans 8)...So even if my bags get lost on December 26th with my bridesmaids dress and shoes inside, I must be thankful.
I want to develop a habit of continual thanksgiving for all the blessings God so graciously pours out on me, and the situations He brings my way..No matter what.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment