As Christians, we are called to be thankful in all things. These messages from Dr. David Jeremiah remind us of the blessings that are available to us at all times, in all circumstances. Whether we are gathered around our family at Thanksgiving time or in the midst of loneliness and stress, we can learn how to turn our thoughts to God and genuinely say, “Thank you.”
In this lesson we discover seven benefits of adversity for the Christian. Few people would choose adversity in life over peace and prosperity. But when adversity arrives, the Christian should be able to view it rightly as a source of benefits. Adversity is filled with unforeseen benefits for the one who knows how to see them—one like the apostle Paul. Covers Philippians 1:12-26.
On our best days our human nature will always find reasons to complain or be ungrateful. Yet even on our worst days, if we will look for them, we can find reasons to be grateful. The very fact of knowing God is always a cause for thanksgiving – along with His blessings. Covers Daniel 6:10.
Every marriage vow that is not kept, every promise that is not fulfilled, every debt that is not paid, and every promised prayer that is not prayed… all touch on the issue of faithfulness. If there is anything humans are, it is unfaithful. And if there is anything God is, thankfully, it is faithful. Covers Lamentations 3:22-23 and other selected Scriptures.
Life is a puzzle - a process of making disjointed pieces fit together into a big picture. When we know what to do, we lack power. And when we feel empowered, sometimes we don’t know what to do. Wisdom is the skill of living - the ability to know what to do and have strength to do it. Covers Ecclesiastes 7:11-29.
There should be a positive correlation between what we say we are thankful for and the expressions of those thanks in practical ways. When the Jews joyfully celebrated the dedication of the wall around Jerusalem, their joy overflowed into expressions that were plain to see. Covers Nehemiah 12:1–47. From the series Reset: Ten Steps to Spiritual Renewal.
Do you know the difference between gratitude and thanksgiving? You can be filled with gratitude and keep it secret. Not so with thanksgiving. Dr. David Jeremiah takes a closer look at the distinction in this special message on making thankfulness more than a holiday, but a lifestyle. Covers Deuteronomy 16:11-17.
Keep a record for one week of every display of ingratitude you encounter - yours or anyone else’s. The truth is, we are not nearly as grateful as we could and should be - and that includes Christians. Anyone touched by grace should reveal his gratitude in every word and deed. Covers selected Scriptures.
It’s easy to go through our daily lives without stopping to give God credit for the safety and welfare we enjoy. But as the apostle Paul discovered, even the smallest details that result in our safety and protection can be attributed to God’s faithfulness, frequently overlooked attribute. Covers Acts 23:12 – 35.
Remembering to be thankful to God can be a challenge when life is hard. But Paul provides some reminders in his letter to the Colossians. Dr. David Jeremiah takes a closer look at those reasons for praising and thanking God, even in those seasons of life that overwhelm you. Covers Colossians 1:9-14.
Most of us tend to think that the best times in life are the times that are full of happiness and free of stress. But the Bible has a different view. It says that in our trials – in our time of uncertainty and suffering – we should find joy. Why? Because in our trials we build our faith and come to know even more of the goodness and greatness of God. Covers James 1:1-12.
