My Time With Jesus Tuesday

 Belated Gratitude

1 Thessalonians 5:18 

Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 

The word gratitude means, the quality of being thankful, Readiness to show appreciation for, and to return kindness. The average human being Is not familiar with the word gratitude. As a matter of fact, many people say thank you as a polite response, not from the heart.

So what do you suppose causes that? Well for one thing, many people feel they have nothing to be grateful for. Could this attitude be because everything's too good for too long? How about when you don't get your way, even if something good happens?

Psalm 118:24

This is the day the Lord has made;   Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Being happy, sad,  thankful or not, as well as most of our actions or reactions start in the heart. I know you were probably waiting for me to mention satan. I won't disappoint. Yes, satan has a big influence on us. He stirs up gossip, which leads to hard feelings, then anger. His goal is to sow doubt, jealousy, and all types of unrest. Do not deceive yourself, satan is real and he's trying to deceive you.

One of the weapons satan uses on everyone at one time or another is self pity. When you start feeling sorry for yourself, you are starting what is known as a pity party. When that happens, every demon for miles around joins you in helping you to feel even worse.

Remember this. You can control how you feel, by starting to count the many blessings God has bestowed on you. For starters, do you have shelter, food, clothes, are you breathing, can you see, and the list could go on and on.

If you want to compare yourself to someone, compare yourself to at least half the world who have no food, dirty water if any, and in constant danger. Thank God for blessing you. He had no reason to. God bless you and your family. Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve Only You. 

Praise The Lord! 

Amen