Philippians 4:4-7
Dear brethren,
Gratitude is the state of being grateful. Grateful is defined as "appreciative of benefits received." (Merriam-Webster Online) When someone helps you, how do you respond? Are you grateful? Are you appreciative of what that person has done? Being appreciative goes much deeper than simply saying, "Thank you." Appreciation for something someone has done for you should begin with the heart. Gratitude can only exist if a person truly feels thankful.
However, there are some people who expect kind deeds from other people. They believe it is the responsibility of other people to help them, to provide things for them. They will, with empty words, say, "Thank you," but as soon as you stop helping them, they become angry and turn against you. This is the heart of a "user" where "gratitude" exists only when their selfish desires are met.
A Christian should be the most grateful of all people. When a person is baptized into Jesus Christ, (Galatians 3:26-27) all their past sins are washed away (Acts 22:16). This gift of salvation (Romans 6:23) is a gift greater than all other gifts. Because of this blessing, as well as other blessings, a Christian should offer thanks to the heavenly Father. Offering of thanks to the Father in heaven must be a daily part of a Christian's life. Here is Philippians 4:4-7 presented for your consideration.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
In Love,
John Duvall
Gratitude is the state of being grateful. Grateful is defined as "appreciative of benefits received." (Merriam-Webster Online) When someone helps you, how do you respond? Are you grateful? Are you appreciative of what that person has done? Being appreciative goes much deeper than simply saying, "Thank you." Appreciation for something someone has done for you should begin with the heart. Gratitude can only exist if a person truly feels thankful.
However, there are some people who expect kind deeds from other people. They believe it is the responsibility of other people to help them, to provide things for them. They will, with empty words, say, "Thank you," but as soon as you stop helping them, they become angry and turn against you. This is the heart of a "user" where "gratitude" exists only when their selfish desires are met.
A Christian should be the most grateful of all people. When a person is baptized into Jesus Christ, (Galatians 3:26-27) all their past sins are washed away (Acts 22:16). This gift of salvation (Romans 6:23) is a gift greater than all other gifts. Because of this blessing, as well as other blessings, a Christian should offer thanks to the heavenly Father. Offering of thanks to the Father in heaven must be a daily part of a Christian's life. Here is Philippians 4:4-7 presented for your consideration.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
In Love,
John Duvall
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