Thanksgiving brings blessings
By Sandra Turner
Even in these difficult times, letâs be grateful and give thanks to God for the good that we have and the good that He desires and has promised to give us.
Often we are obsessed and consumed with what we donât have instead of looking to God and His eternal provision for us.
Sometimes we get resentful because God has allowed something in our lives that hurts us or because we are not seeing the manifestation of the thing we have asked for. God said to me one time when I was complaining to Him about something, âYou need to be grateful that this problem is not nearly as bad as the devil intended it to be.â
We can always give thanks if we remember that through prayer and the mercy of God we are saved from the worst that the devil can do to us and that as we persist in prayer and obedience to the Word all things in our lives will be perfected according to the will of God.
Just because we donât see instant results we should never doubt that the power of God is being applied to every situation that concerns us as we pray according to His Word and obey Him in all that we know to do.
Once weâve prayed for something that we are promised in the Word â” healing, deliverance, provision, whatever â”we need to begin thanking God for the manifestation of that thing in our lives even before we see it. This is faith.
We canât be double minded and wonder about Godâs promise. The book of James says a double-minded person never receives anything from God. (James 1:6-7)
As we thank God for that thing, it is brought out of the spirit world and manifested in this earthly realm. Thanksgiving will produce a harvest in our lives. The word tells us âDo not be weary in well doing for in due time you shall reap if you faint not.â (Gal. 6:9) Many give up on their promise from God because they grow weary trying to endure until that âdue time.â
Letâs not faint and quit, but letâs practice patience and keep pressing in by reminding ourselves of the Word and being diligent to pray with thanksgiving.
We thank God not for the problem we have, but for His provision to take care of it and to perfect those things that concern us, according to His word (Psalm 138:8).
Copyright  2008 by Sandra Turner.
Sandra Turner is a professional writer/editor and publisher of a monthly magazine for Christian singles, Singles Scene/Spirit & Life since 1981. P.O. Box 310, Allardt, TN 38504. nicesingles.com
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What a great piece, Sunflower!! I am in whole-hearted agreement…wish I could print this and give it to several friends who are hurting today…please, do pray for Lisa, Susan, and Lynne. Thanks and God Bless you!
Linda
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Will keep them cover in prayers dear Sister and God bless you dear Linda!
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