A focus on gratitude
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"You and Aaron must take the staff and assemble the entire community. As the people watch, speak to the rock over there, and it will pour out its water. You will provide enough water from the rock to satisfy the whole community and their livestock" (Numbers 20:8).
"But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God" (Psalm 50:23).
God's simple instructions produce extravagant results. Let's remember who the Giver of All Good Things is and that it is not us. Let's thank God for his every good and perfect gift.
Thanksgiving is a sacrifice because it places our focus where it belongs. Thanksgiving prevents us from confusing who we are and what we do from who God is and what he does.
Our Father, thank you for your every good and perfect gift. You enrich our lives with good things. This is a good day to begin developing the habitual lifestyle of gratitude. Amen
 | David Bowman, (DMin, PCC) is the Executive Director of Tarrant Baptist Association in Fort Worth, Texas. He also serves as a Multiplying Trainer for Future Church Co. Learn More » |
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