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Worship With a Grateful Heart

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Good morning

Scripture reading: Philippians 4:11-13

Worship song: Give Thanks

 


Meditation:

    For several minutes I was speechless after watching a video of a girl aged seven with legs amputated. She was not concerned about her legs or about not being able to walk. She was not asking God why her, but instead she asked God to use her to minister to the lost and spread the gospel. Despite her state, she profoundly expressed her love and gratefulness to God. She is encouraging everyone to put God first in everything. At some point in our lifetime, we might encounter devastating and unexpected changes, but how we handle it depends on our faith and our relationship with God. Those who constantly murmur, complain, find fault, and blame God for their condition lack appreciation and gratitude. We reap abundant blessings when we express our gratitude to God with a sincere heart. If we truly do a survey, we will soon realize that some persons are in a worse position than we are, yet they appreciate and give thanks for everything. Apostle Paul encountered dangers and persecutions, yet he proclaimed that whatever state he found himself in, he found contentment. To be thankful in the worst situation demonstrates a level of trust, appreciation, contentment, faith, and peace with our creator.

 Let us pray:

    Sovereign God, you are worthy of all honor and praise. Father, Heavenly Father, I pray that no matter the tribulations we experience here on earth, we will find peace amid our storm and that we will learn to appreciate every encounter and give thanks regardless of our situations. Father, I pray our hearts and souls are filled with joy, peace, and thanksgiving, knowing that our hope is built on nothing less than your love and righteousness. Almighty God, though at times, Lord, we feel overwhelmed by the difficulties we face, the challenges we undergo, and the cross we have to bear, may we never lose faith in your promises. Bring us, O God, to a place where we are no longer compelled to grumble, blame, complain, or rebel against you, but give thanks with a grateful and sincere heart. Heavenly Father, help us to wait patiently upon you at all times and glorify you in whatever state we find ourselves. Mighty One, I am grateful for the blessings that you have bestowed upon us and for keeping us safe and secure under your wings. I am grateful, O God, for your fresh anointing, your daily provision, your grace, and the mercies that are extended unto us in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

Have a blessed day. 💕🙏


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  1. AnonymousDecember 12, 2024 at 6:32 PM

    It is necessary to understand life in christendom. With all the frustration and challenges one would think that being about Christ should be easier than it is. Some times it leaves one guessing. Where is God when I need Him most, does He forget about me. He never change and is always on time. Martin Luther King Jr. Said. If you can't run walk and if you can't walk crawl but keep going forward.
    He will never leave us nor forsake us.

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