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Tag Archives: 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Be ye thankful
Surely we can’t be expected to experience delight in difficult circumstances. Continue reading
We still have a choice
If I truly believe that God is a loving God who hears and answers prayer, that He wants what is eternally best for me, and that everything He allows in my life is for my good and His glory, how can I be discontented? Continue reading
Anyway
We all have lots to be discouraged about these days, but as Christians we have much to praise God for, as well. We each have a choice in how we let current events affect our attitude. Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Devotions for Women, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, praise, thankfulness, trust
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Time to power up
The more deeply we study God’s Word, the greater will be our resilience and strength in the face of hardship. Continue reading
The little things are big things
Making it a habit to concentrate on the tiniest of His blessings and giving thanks to God for them can completely change one’s outlook, no matter the circumstances. Continue reading
Thanksgiving in the year 2020
God is all-powerful. That should go without saying as an absolute requirement to be God. This means that everything we encounter in this life, good and bad, has been allowed by Him. He could have stopped the difficult and the painful, but He chose not to. Not because He doesn’t love us, but because He does. Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Devotions for Women, faith walk, Personal Musings
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, God's love, Romans 8:28, Thanksgiving
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Giving thanks for what you don’t have
Do you ever deal with disappointment by saying, “Oh well, I can’t have everything?” Do you forget to add a heartfelt, “Thank God?” When we moan about the things we hope for which don’t come our way, we sometimes forget … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, gratitude, Thanksgiving
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A Season of discontent, or a lifestyle?
During my prayer walk one morning, after a particularly whiny session of pleading with the Lord, I was inspired to ask forgiveness for my discontentment. I was reminded of the Apostle Paul’s words in Philippians 4, that he had found “the … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, contentment, gratitude, Philippians 4
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A Thankful Heart
Even though we are being rushed from Halloween straight to Christmas these days, we cannot overlook the fact that this Thursday is Thanksgiving. Although established by political action and not a strictly religious holiday, Thanksgiving originated with an outpouring … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Happy Holidays, Thanksgiving
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The Season of our discontent
One day, after a particularly whiny session of pleading with the Lord, I was inspired to ask forgiveness for my discontent. I was reminded of Paul’s words in Philippians 4, that he had found “the secret of being content in … Continue reading
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