Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift! 2 Cor. 9:15
Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. Col. 2:6-7
Heavenly Father, thank you for the calling to thankfulness. But gratitude is a discipline before it’s a feeling—a remembering before it’s a rejoicing. Indeed, gratitude is warfare—a bold protest and strong defense against envy, whining, and fear.
So as this Saturday begins, we want to express thanks for the “inexpressible gift” of the gospel. No matter what else is going on in our hearts, day, and world, we are hidden in Christ, sealed with the Spirit, and adopted as your kids. You’ve forgiven our sins and robed us in Jesus’ righteousness; rooted us in your love and promised sufficient grace.
Nothing can separate us from your love, thwart your eternal plans, or keep us from heaven. Jesus ever prays for us, and the Holy Spirit does the same in us. Why would we ever fear or complain about anything? But there’s much more to fuel our gratitude.
Thank you for clothing and a home, a comfortable bed and plenty of food; clean water and accessible doctors; a thermostat to control the temp and the assurance you control everything else. Thank you for a “gospel posse” (Christian friends) with whom to share life, serve in your kingdom, grow in grace, and “catch fish.”
Father, thank you that one Day you’ll put everything right, make all things new, and wipe every tear. Thank you that you are presently working in all things for our good and your glory—even in the things that vex, confuse, and cause us heartache. Here’s to an April weekend of staying grateful. So very Amen we pray, in Jesus’ tender and triumphant name.
