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Giving Thanks for All He Has Given Us
Thanksgiving can be a time for thoughtful reflection.
By Pastor Richard Bertrand
We read in the Bible, God's Word to us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18; "in everything, give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Does this verse of scripture mean that we should be thankful for a car accident, cancer or a heart disease, or the death of a loved one; the list could go on and on. The answer is no!
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Let us look at the first few words of the above mentioned scripture…"In everything give thanks". It does not say "for everything give thanks". There is a big difference; it means a child of God can be thankful that God is there with him or her through the worst trials that he or she is going through.
Psalms 46:1 (KJV) states;
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
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Jesus said "I will never leave you nor forsake you" Jesus is there for a child of God 24/7, and for that reason, we can give thanks in whatever situation we find ourselves in.
Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?
If you do; great!
If not, why not!
(Richard Bertrand is pastor of , Andover Street in Tewksbury.)
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