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Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail Dear Friend, At all times we are to remember the goodness of the Lord and make a conscious effort to be thankful. It is easy for us to pick and choose what to be thankful for, but if we take a moment and think about the privileges that surround us, we will realize our shortcomings in giving thanks. There are some who look out of their window and see snowflake's and grumble about the cold weather, but that one should be thankful that they have the eyesight to see such beauty that is often taken for granted. There are some who get in their car and drive to work dreading the day ahead of them, but that one should be thankful to have a car to drive in and a job to support their living. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) (Ephesians 1:3-10) We have been given free will to be thankful for all that we have or grumble and complain at the disappointments. I would encourage you to be thankful and simply lift up your eyes to the Lord giving praise to Him for all that He has given you. You will find that having an attitude of appreciation and thanksgiving brings both the joy of the Lord into your life as well as His peace that surpasses all understanding. (Hebrews 13:15) (Philippians 4:6-7) I hope you are encouraged by today's message. THANKS FOR THE MISERY Some stories can stand dusting off. Like the one about a grandmother who took her little grandson to the beach. They were having a good time until a huge wave came in and swept the boy out to sea. She fell down on her knees and pleaded to the heavens, Please return my grandson -- that's all I ask! Please!!! A moment later, lo and behold, a wave swelled from the ocean and deposited the wet, yet unhurt, child at her feet. She checked him over to make sure that he was okay. He was fine. But still she looked up to the heavens angrily and said, When we came he had a hat! We expect her to give thanks for this extraordinary thing which happened. We're taught to show appreciation for that special act of kindness or consideration which is given. Yet, can we also say thanks when all is not so well? And better yet, should we? A few years ago, someone stole my wife's purse. In the hassle of going about the business of helping her to replace lost cards and identification, I recalled the words of author Matthew Henry. Henry, too, was robbed. Yet he found the grace to give thanks about his situation. He said, I give thanks that I have never been robbed before; that although he took my wallet, he did not take my life; that although he took everything, it was not much; and finally, that it was I who was robbed and not I who robbed. He may as well have said, Thanks for the misery! Except that Henry was not miserable. After all, it is difficult to feel miserable when we are busy giving thanks. Author Unknown Let us have a Joyous attitude and outlook on life no matter how strong the temptation is to complain. The Lord has done many wonders in our lives and deserves the praises of His people. The Bible declares in Psalm 100:4-5 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations. Be encouraged to be thankful and know that it is God's desire to bless you and increase your happiness. Having an attitude of thanksgiving reinforces God's desire to bless you so that you may be a blessing. (Luke 12:31-32) Read and meditate on these scriptures: Psalm 100:1-3 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before His presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Colossians 3:15-17 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him. Psalm 103:2-5 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagleā?Ts. All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. 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