Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: Gratitude

  • Praying with an Attitude of Gratitude

    Praying with an Attitude of Gratitude

    Being thankful lays a foundation for our prayers. It inspires us to rejoice, praise God, and expect Him to answer us.

  • Give Thanks in All Circumstances

    Give Thanks in All Circumstances

    “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

  • Give Thanks!

    Give Thanks!

    Let us give thanks to the Lord during our Thanksgiving celebration.

  • Love Your Enemies

    Love Your Enemies

    “Love your enemies” is one of Jesus’ harder commandments. How can we obey this instruction? What does that mean?

  • Give Thanks In All Circumstances

    “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18, ESV). Sometimes, this can be the hardest command in Scripture to obey. Thankfulness can easily drown in a whirlpool of self-pity when life’s circumstances cloud our view. About 15 years ago I was in a meeting where everybody wrote a “gratitude list.”…