1 Thessalonians 5:1

"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

I would like to express my gratitude for this column and the many individuals who have viewed it. I thank God each and every day for his many wonderful blessings, his guidance, and his mercy. I am most grateful for my husband, our marriage, our family, and dear friends. This has been an amazing and enlightening year for me and I take time out each day to give thanks for God's saving grace.

While you all are filling your bellies, and enjoying the presence of your loved ones, be in prayer for those who are away from their family and friends fighting a war for our country. Also, be prayerful for those who are imprisoned, hospitalized, homeless, and hungry. There are so many people all over the world who are suffering today, and we can certainly lift them up with prayers.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 says: "Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." In summary, our joy, prayers, and thankfulness should not fluctuate with our circumstances or feelings. Obeying these three goes against our natural inclinations. When we make a conscious decision to do what God says, however, we will begin to see people in a new perspective. When we do God's will, we will find it easier to be joyful and thankful.

*Scripture and summary are taken from the Life Application Bible(NIV).

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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!!

Find the jewel in you, see the gem in him!

Treazure

Join me next week for the final column of series one Wife Talk, it's my favorite topic of all, "Praying for your Husband."