"How would you
feel if you woke up today having only the things you have thanked God for
yesterday?"
That
was the questions a friend asked me in late October. The question visited me often. "Father God, forgive me...I have been very
ungrateful." I pleaded. I started
to name of the things I am thankful for: food, house, clothes, job, water,
family...the list went on... When I
paused to think, a thought came "think deeper...without what would your
life be absolutely unimaginable?" As
I continued to reflect and study the Word of God. It became clear to me, above everything else
I am thankful for the salvation that I received. The first week of December will mark 10 years
since I accepted Lord Jesus Christ as my personal saver. I am forever grateful for His sacrifice that
was done for me, a sinner. I am grateful
that He, who knew no sin took upon Himself to save me and make me right with
God. I am thankful that through salvation
my life is forever changed. That my
priorities and outlook on life are beyond the ever-changing
world. It brings great joy and peace to
my soul to know that no matter what happens to my earthly matters, He is always
in charge and will never-ever leave me.
So,
this Thanksgiving I am thankful for all the things that I have, but above all,
I am gratified for the salvation and the eternal peace that I have in my Lord,
Jesus Christ.
I
wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and may you also be filled with peace and serenity
as you get together with family and friends!
Anastasia
Beautiful post!
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