The Power of a Grateful Heart

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  Image by Freepik Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." Reflection: Gratitude is a powerful attitude that can transform our lives. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Paul encourages us to "give thanks in all circumstances." This doesn't mean we are thankful for every situation, especially the difficult ones, but it means finding reasons to be grateful even amidst our trials. Gratitude shifts our focus from what we lack to what we have. It helps us see God's hand in our lives and recognize His blessings, no matter how small. When we cultivate a grateful heart, we start to notice the everyday miracles and the ways God provides for us. Consider the story of Paul and Silas in Acts 16. While imprisoned, they chose to pray and sing hymns to God. Despite their dire circumstances, they found reasons to be grateful and praise God. Their gratitude not only sustained them but also led to a mira...
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The Prerequisite for Knowing God's Will


For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
—1 Timothy 2:3–4



The first prerequisite for discerning the will of God is that you must be a believer in Jesus Christ. I say that because 1 Timothy 2:3–4 says, "For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth."

Scripture also tells us that God is "not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). So to know the will of God, we must first know God.
 I think that sometimes people view the Bible as sort of a magical book that is full of successful principles they can unleash. But the Bible is written for God's people. It is not a bunch of potions that a person can enact in his or her life. These are principles that are given to the man or the woman of God who lives the way He wants them to live.

Though the Bible is very inspiring and contains great literature and beautiful poetry, if you are not a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, then you are not going to be able to unlock the truths that are found in it. So it starts with knowing the Author of the book.
I have the privilege of knowing some well-known pastors who have written books, and sometimes I will call them up and say, "Hey, I was just reading this in your book the other day, and I was wondering what you meant by. . . ." Then they will explain to me what they meant. It is great to be able to talk to the author of the book.

In the same way, we can consult with the author of the Bible, who is God. But first we must be believers.

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