LIFE IS NOT ABOUT RICHES
1 Thessalonians 5:18 – In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (NKJV)
Read: Psalms 34:1
A rich man took his little son from the city to the farm of a family regarded as the poorest in a village. After an hour, the man asked his son, “Can you see how poor these people are?” The boy replied, “We have a dog; they have four. We have a pool; they have rivers. We have lights; they have stars. We buy food; they grow their own. We have security walls; they have friends. We have dictionaries, but they rely only on the Bible.” Then, he said, “Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are.”
Beloved, on what are you complaining? Is it your life, marriage, career, or what to eat and wear? If yes, think of if you are bedridden or long dead. Regardless of the condition, some people wish and pray to have what you often complain about, for example, peace and a sound mind. Though you might crave more blessings, peace and rest are hard to come by. Learn to appreciate what you have, especially the breath in your nostrils, because when there is life, possibilities abound.
The Bible text for today indicates that thanksgiving is the ultimate will of God. Whether in good times or bad moments, since your creator desires that you praise Him, you must do it, always. Just as the little boy opened his father’s eyes to see that the villagers, though they seem poor, are experiencing the peace and natural blessings the rich crave, worship the Lord because what you possess is the best for you per time and a step to lasting joy.
In conclusion, the quality of life is not about riches but instead having God’s grace and giving thanks in every circumstance. Make gratitude your lifelong attitude!
Praise God and sing: Give Thanks – Henry Smith (1978)
(MIDNIGHT PRAYER)
1. Father, please grant me access to Your mercy seat and reveal Yourself to me.
2. Rage of the wicked, troubling my life, expire by fire!
3. Father, please destroy the burdens in my life, family, Church, and the nation.
GOD BLESS YOU!
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