Thank God in midst of trials.

But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them – Acts 16:25.

                            When things seem very dark in life, let us remember that Jesus is our light (John 9:5). Paul says that “the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us” (Rom. 8:18).  Therefore, we can hope that “all things work together for good to those who love God” (Rom. 8:28). There is absolutely nothing that can separate us from the love of God.

                             When we are in the midst of trials, the enemy always try to get us to doubt about the goodness of God. But God is always good and His loving kindness is everlasting. Praising God in the midst of a trial may seem impossible for us. When Paul and Silas were in prison, they chose to praise God at midnight instead of worrying about the situation. Their chains fell off and the jailer and his household were saved. (Acts 16:16-34).

                              Choosing to be thankful to God and joyful in spite of circumstances with the help of the Holy spirit can bring others to Christ. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us - Romans 5:3-5.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for Your goodness in our life. Lead us to praise and thank You in midst of our trials. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

Paul's Thanksgiving Prayer for Others

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy – Philippians 1:3,4.

                     Paul provides an example for us to follow by thanking God for others. He thanked God for Philippi church by remembering them. He stated that he thanked God for them in his every prayer. He thanked God for their fellowship with him in the gospel ministry from the time he visited them until now he was in the prison.

                    Paul always places his thanks expression after his epistle’s greetings. I do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers – Ephesians 1:16. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you - Colossians 1:3. We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers - 1 Thessalonians 1:2,3.

                      I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus - 1 Corinthians 1:4. I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers - Philemon 1:4. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you - Romans 1:8. Like Paul, let us also thank God for one another with joy. Instead of judging others, let us spend time with God by thanking for them.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to remember all people who are connected with us by thanking for them in prayers. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

Thank God for all the Answered Prayers

Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer, Nor His mercy from me – Psalm 66:20.

                    Our God is a prayer answering God. Whatever things we ask in His name, we will receive it. Prayer changes things. Our God hears and answers all our prayers. David’s psalm is a song of thanksgiving for all his answered prayers. Whenever David was in distress, he cried to God and God delivered him.   

                       God answered the prayer of Hannah and she praised God. I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord – 1 Samuel 1:27. Hannah prayed and said: ‘My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.” Hannah rejoiced and her soul is full of praises to God.                 

                     The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth -Psalm 145:18. Let us thank God who hears and answers all our prayers when we ask Him. If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him - Matthew 7:11. Be thankful to God who satisfies us with good things.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are our prayer answering God. We thank You for answering all our prayers and granting all the desires of our heart. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

Thankful for Peace

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians 3:15.

                    Christ made peace with us through His blood on the cross. We have been called to dwell in peace in the body of Christ. Let us be thankful for the peace of God that rules our heart. We can experience God’s peace flowing in our hearts regardless of our situations.

                     Choose to follow the guidance of the Holy spirit to gain and maintain peace in our heart. When we fail to follow the guidance of Holy spirit, fear, worry and many other emotions will rule our heart instead of peace. When we love the word of God, we can have a great peace. Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble - Psalm 119:165.

                    Peace is an awesome gift that God gives us. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid - John 14:27. Let us be thankful for God’s peace in us.

                                                      

PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are the Prince of Peace. We thank You for Your peace that rule our hearts and minds. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

The Thankful Leper

One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him and he was a Samaritan. Luke 17:15-16.

                            In Luke 17:11-17, we see that Jesus miraculously healed ten lepers. When lepers saw Jesus, they cried to Jesus to have mercy on them. Jesus told them to show themselves to priests. They obeyed Jesus and as they went, they were cleansed.

                       Only one of ten men Jesus healed, came back and thanked Him. He praised God with a loud voice. With humility, he fell down at his feet and gave him thanks. Jesus said to him,” Go your way, your faith had made you well.” The leper was healed both in his body and soul. The other nine returned back without giving thanks to Jesus.

                        We may have failed to thank God like the nine lepers for the blessings we have received from God. Let us remember to return to God with a grateful heart like the leper who thanked God. Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases - Psalm 103:1-3.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for Your blessings and goodness in our life. Give us a grateful heart to return thanks to You without fail for what You have done for us. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

Be Glad And Rejoice

This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24.

                            Every day is a gift from God and each day is unique with new opportunities. We can enjoy the wonders and creation of God every day. Forget the past as God will do something new and great every day. Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old, Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth - Isaiah 43:18,19.

                         God wants us to rejoice and be glad regardless of our situations in the beautiful day He had made. We are living each day by the grace of God. God’s mercies are new every morning. Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness - Lamentations 3:22,23.

                          Be grateful for every day and thank God for every stage of life. Rejoice and be glad in the Lord this day and everyday along the way in your life as this is the will of God. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. This is the day the Lord has made!!

                                               

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank you for giving us a new day. Help us to rejoice and be glad in this day. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

How Great Is God's Goodness

Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men. Psalm 31:19.

                           God is good all the time and He has great goodness stored up for us. As great as God in His majesty and holiness, His goodness is great for those who fear and trust Him. My people shall be satisfied with My goodness, says the Lord - Jeremiah 31:14.

                          God bestows His goodness upon us for us to show goodness to others. Let us thank God for His goodness to us. He abundantly supplies us with everything more than what we need. He had prepared great goodness for us. God’s goodness will follow us all the days of our life.

                            God’s goodness is reserved for those fear and trust Him.  It is better to put trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. Before everyone, God will lift us up as we fear Him and put trust on Him. How great is the goodness of God in our life!!

                                                                      

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for Your abundant goodness towards us. Help us to always fear You and put trust in You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.