“…in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus…”1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV)
Do you know that Thanksgiving is supposed to be a lifestyle and not a once-in-a-while affair? Do you know that it is an attitude we ought to possess as children of God? Well, in case you do not know, I am telling you now. Thanksgiving is a lifestyle because it reflects your approach and gratitude towards life. Unfortunately, many do not see it this way. They feel it is something you do, only when some remarkable things have taken place in your life. But the question is, when there are no remarkable things that have taken place, does that mean nothing happened at all? Does that mean God did not do anything at all for you? My point is that Thanksgiving is not something we do because something remarkable took place, rather it is something we do because we appreciate everything about life. We appreciate both the good, the bad and the ugly. We appreciate the big, the small and the smallest things.
Therefore, as you journey in your Christian walk make thanksgiving a lifestyle. Learn to appreciate both the big things and the small things. When you make Thanksgiving a way of life, it doesn’t matter what the devil throws at you, you will not take note of it because you have learnt to be thankful in all things. In our opening text, the Bible says “…in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus…”1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV). Take note of the word that says, in everything. So, even if you have lost your job, God says give thanks. If you have been chased out of your apartment, it says give thanks. No matter the situation, it says give thanks. So, learn to give thanks in everything and as you do, you are proving to God that you are not a shallow thinker. You are proving to God that you do not take for granted the things that He has done for you. And remember, when we talk about Thanksgiving being a lifestyle, we are not just talking about giving thanks to God, we are also talking about giving thanks to men. When you begin to acknowledge everything done for you and you give thanks for everything, the blessings of giving thanks begin to manifest your life. Praise God
Today’s Rhema
When Thanksgiving becomes a lifestyle, mind-blowing testimonies become a lifestyle as well!
CONFESSION FOR DAY
Today, wisdom and knowledge have been unlocked in my life, therefore, the grace to make thanksgiving a lifestyle has been imparted unto me and I am giving thanks in everything in Jesus name. Amen!
