i did a message Wed night on worry & it fit EXTREMELY well into what i’ve been going through lately. To add onto it, i’ve also been studying Philip 4:6-8 where Paul talks about some good strategies to combat worry. He starts off in vs 6 telling us not to be anxious but to offer our requests to God w prayer & supplication with thanksgiving.
Here’s my take away on this: whatever we’re worried about, we need to take to God ALONG WITH at least one thanksgiving, something for which you’re thankful. I think this is an interesting dynamic to keep the proper balance between requests & gratitude. So all that being said, here are a few things I’m thankful to God for:
- His grace – overwhelms my brokenness
- His patience – again
- His love – boundless & without condition
- a fresh hair cut
- nitrate free hot dogs
- God’s invitations to me, throughout the day, to be with Him
- His tenderness & willingness to help me grow
- His immensity with gentleness
Got anything to be thankful for??? 🙂
