And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Ephesians 5:20
16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Annie and I acted just like the world, like unsaved people whenever things went against us. We definitely were not living Romans 8:28, Ephesians 5:20 or 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 even though we knew those scriptures. If things didn’t go our way or turn out the way we thought they should or how we wanted them to, we were mad, upset, frustrated, fearful, etc. But God was faithful and stepped into our lives to change all that in His time, line upon line (Isaiah 28:10).
Praise and thank God in all things. Living that way is a whole new Life. It can change you in ways that are so wonderful and refreshing. We’re still getting used to living this courageous, fun, joyous, and restful new way. We are so thankful to God that He is working in our lives every day to complete the good work He’s begun in us (Philippians 1:6), that He’s given us ears (Mark 4:23) to hear Him and His truths that set us free indeed. Hallelujah!
God knows exactly what we need each day. And He’s promised He’ll work it for our good if we’ll follow His lead to trust that He is able to do so. Life doesn’t get any better than that.
The angels who visited the shepherds in those fields thousands of years ago were so excited to bring mankind the Good News of a Savior being born to them. A Savior Whose Life could impact them in such a way that they could learn to live life ABOVE. Praise and thank God today every moment and make it a habit. You will be changed inside out. It is what the Good News, the Gospel, is all about.
John 16:33 tells us Jesus has overcome this world. He can show you how to overcome your world by changing you in the midst of your world. Let Him teach you how to live ABOVE it all, now, in this life.
Thanking and praising God in all things,
Mark
Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.