As we pray for the new year, lets not forget to give thanks for the past. While the past has been difficult for some we need to be reminded to give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thess 5:18) The Apostle Paul identifies being unthankful as a footprint of unbelief (Rom. 1:21) while noting thankfulness as a mark of a believer (Col. 3:15–17). One way we can be praying as a church is to plead with God that we would be thankful. But thankful for what? And thankful to whom? The Apostle shows us that the thankfulness we are after is God-centered and gospel-wrought. In other words, we want to see our church enveloped by a real joy in God because of what He has done for us in Christ. God, make us to be a church that is thankful to You and for You. May Your worth and work captivate our hearts, minds, and wills so that circumstances are transcended by the fact that You are for us in Christ.
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 15:15:52 +0000
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