Gratitude

"Oh, Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."   

                                                                                        Psalm 136:1   NKJV 

Think back to that time when everything seemed against you. No one seemed to care or even realise that you were there; they were so wrapped up in their own problems. Just before you felt you could take no more, He was there - Jesus Christ, to rescue you.

We have so much to thank Him for; you may not be in good health but you still have life and, while you have, Jesus has the time to heal you. You may not have a lot of wealth but, He looks after you; feeds, clothes and takes care of you. You may let Him down most days but, He forgives you and treats it like it never happened.

Where else could you find such love and faithfulness? The answer is you can't; it is only available through Jesus. You see, the world is false, it will tempt you and lead you into everything that you need to avoid. Once you are there and addicted by this world, the devil has a hold on you. He will tempt you with your weaknesses. When you succumb to this, you are hooked into a double life. You will spend a lot of time hoping you will never be found out but, you are already because Jesus knows about it. What can you do? Call on Jesus and repent, He loves to forgive and rescue you from these habits.

You are a special person, a person Jesus calls you His friend (John 15:14-15). Look at yourself in the mirror and say to your reflection, 'Jesus is my friend.' Once you've done this, say 'And I am Jesus' friend.' Then start praising and thanking Him for this and all He has done for you and, will do in the future. Keep speaking this way, in a loud voice; one thing that you can be certain of, Satan will be nowhere around, he can't stand this type of thing. 

Think about that last sentence, Satan can't stand praise and thanksgiving, so do it more and more; it's the one time you can be sure he is not creeping around ready to pounce. This is a way of thanking God and keeping the devil at bay. Speak in tongues and you'll really do his head in.

Just keep on thanking and praising God.

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