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Thanking God all the time Have you thanked God today? Why thank you?

In fact, our measure of appreciation is more based on what the world preaches and demonstrates that in the Scriptures. Certainly our interests change as our financial, spiritual or emotional. And often we let ourselves go for the comfort of some moment. The Bible does not teach irresponsibility with regard to the future. If not, she would not recommend the example of the ant. What it is to teach us is the attitude of trust, every day, living in the Lord assures us. When looking in the Bible, we find several reasons to be thankful, I will separate into two reasons, to facilitate. 1) terrestrial reasons (material): a) God gives us food and the necessities of life. Matthew 6:11 "The day our daily bread give us today." Matthew 6: 30-34 "For if God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, do not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Go not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat, or drink, or shall we be clothed? (Why do all these things the Gentiles seek). From your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things, But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added. not worry, because the day tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Philippians 4:19 "My God, according to his riches, will meet all your needs in glory by Christ Jesus." 1 Timothy 2:1 "exhort you, therefore, first of all, that may be Deprecations, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for all men" b) We are blessed with families (Ruth 4:12-14, Psalm 127:3, Proverbs 31:10,29-30). Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is his reward. Psalms 127:3 c) Protection of loved ones Colossians 2:7 Rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith as you were taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Psalm 147:7 Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving: sing praises unto our God on the harp. Ephesians 1:16-17 Do not cease to give thanks to God for you, remembering you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give in the spirit of his knowledge and wisdom disclosure; d) The divine protection and the victories in this life Psalm 33:20 Our soul waits for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. Isaiah 31:5 As birds flying, so the LORD of hosts defend them to Jerusalem, he would defend them, to deliver and, going to save it. Ezra 9:9 For we are servants, but in our bondage, we are not forsaken our God, but extended his mercy on us before the kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God, and to repair the its ruins, and to give us a wall in Judah and Jerusalem 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Psalm 60:12 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he is that shall tread down our enemies. Proverbs 20:22 Say not, I will recompense evil: wait for the LORD, and he will deliver. e) We must pray and give thanks for all men (1 Timothy 2:1). 1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 Corinthians 1:4 I always thank God for you, by God's grace which was given you in Christ Jesus

2) spiritual reasons to thank a) God sent the light to the men in the person of Jesus Christ (Luke 1:78, 2:38). b) The saving grace in Jesus (Romans 7:25, 1 Corinthians 1:4, Colossians 1:12). c) The Lord has revealed his word in a way that we can understand (Luke 10:21). d) The faith and loyalty of spiritual brethren (Romans 1:8, 6:17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 3:9, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2:13, 2 Timothy 1:3, Philemon 4). e) We, in Christ's victory over death (1 Corinthians 15:57). f) God uses us as his servants, to spread his word (2 Corinthians 2:14). g) God Almighty reigns over all (Revelation 4:9, 7:12, 11:7). If you do not remember any particular reason to be thankful, be thankful for some of these items above, reflects the verses that God will speak to your heart. But thank you enough? Prayers often include words of gratitude. Paul said: "First of all, therefore, I urge you to use the practice of supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, on behalf of all men" (1 Timothy 2:1). Thanksgiving is part of the essential communication of the servant of the Lord. We should emphasize prayer in our lives, praying "without ceasing" and giving thanks "in everything" (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18). As people rooted and built up in Christ, we grow in thanksgiving (Colossians 2:7). We realized in such passages that prayer is not merely a ritual or obligation to speak certain words routine. It is a fundamental part of life of the servant of God (Colossians 4:2). Let us show our gratitude by doing things to please God. Our obedience to God reflects the gratitude of people redeemed by the sacrifice of Jesus. Paul makes clear that fact in his letter to Titus. Read and ponder the message of Titus 2:11 - 3:8. This section highlights the necessity of holiness in our lives: "... teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live in this century, upright and godly lives ..." (2:12). Paul describes Christ's followers as "special people, zealous of good works" (2:14). Talk about obedience to God in practical terms: "Remind them to be subject to that rule, to the authorities, be obedient, to be ready for every good work, not defame anybody, nor are altercadores, but agreeable, giving evidence of all courtesy toward all men "(3:1-2). We must realize that Paul is not dictating or imposing his will on men. He describes the conduct of persons truly converted to Christ, people dedicated to God and determined to do his will. We Christians must be and give examples, practicing the love of God, or speak of His goodness and His works. Demonstrate through actions that you know God, and know your father, you have a contact, an intimacy with him. Seek to know God more, to be with Him Stay in the peace of our Lord Jesus!

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