THIN SPACE
Thankfulness
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6
Are you thankful no matter what? Perhaps you have been self isolating and you are going stir crazy. Or your job or business is on the line, something you have worked hard at for many years. Maybe you are sick or know of people who are suffering because of Coronavirus. We are living through such a challenging season but we are called to being thankful in all circumstances.
The Apostle Paul had been imprisoned in Rome, chained up, all alone and never knew the moment the guards would take him for execution. If ever a person had a right to complain, it was this man. But instead of complaints, he spoke of praise and thanksgiving! Paul wrote, “Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” Ephesians 5:19-20, NIV
I encourage you to spend today reminding yourself of all the things we need to thank God for. Below is a few things to help you get started.
Our NHS
Give thanks for God’s generous provision of the NHS, wise medical advice and government care.
Technology
We are able to stay connected in amazing ways due to technology. Just imagine if this had happened even 20 years ago, the smart phone wasn’t even invented then never mind live-streaming.
God is still our Father
Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:7
The People in our lives
We all have friends and family that we should be thankful for.
God is Sovereign over all things
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:16–17
God’s Love
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1