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Dear Friend, Our lives should be a living testimony, witnessing to the goodness of God by a thankful life that is full of praise. And just in case instructions are needed, God provides them for us in Scripture. Psalm 118:1 tells us why we should be thankful, 1 Thessalonians 5:16,17 tells us when; while Psalm 100 shows us how. An ungrateful heart is the doorway to rebellion, which invites resentment, pride, self-pity and envy to set up residence. Ingratitude filters out the blessing of God's grace and looks only for that which is missing. The unthankful Prodigal son rebelled, thinking he could do better on his own with his inheritance. Complaining Hebrews did not appreciate the manna provided in the desert, rather they craved the 'free' food they had while slaves in Egypt. Miriam and Aaron complained that brother Moses was the only one through whom God spoke. Not only does an unthankful heart grieve the Lord, it also angers Him and limits what He would like to do for His children. Do you need to cultivate a grateful heart that is fixed in the nature of God and your fellowship with Him? If we can learn to give thanks in every area of our life, independent of our circumstances, then we can rejoice in the Lord always! "O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good: for His mercy endures forever. O give thanks unto the God of gods; for His mercy endures forever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for His mercy endures forever." Psalm 136:1-2 What does it mean to really live? INSIGHT FOR LIVING's, Chuck Swindoll explains that you'll really begin to live when you do an attitude check and you bring joy with an attitude of gratitude back into your life. Listen to Paul in 1 Thessalonians 3:9: "What thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account?" You might think times were good for Paul, but they were filled with affliction, suffering, conflict, and the devil hindering him. But he still has a joyful attitude of gratitude. Read more in his FREE article, "Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude.": http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Insight_for_Living/Article.asp?article_id=8 GRACE TO YOU's John MacArthur shares five blessings that deeply touch him every year, prompting him to thank God. Read more in his FREE article, "Rekindling the Gratitude," as he explains how gratitude is an attitude, a God-focused response to circumstances that should pervade each moment of each day of each year.: http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Grace_to_You/Article.asp?article_id=340 May the Lord richly bless you! The Oneplace.com Team http://www.oneplace.com Listen for Life! ____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ * This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the address bar of your browser. http://www.salememail.com/unsub/138/<ATT:ID>.aspx * Copyright � 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. <ATT:ID> ____________________________________________________________ TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE Experience Personal & Ministry Growth Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs Associate and Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ ____________________________________________________________ Questions or comments can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
