Psalm 107:1
December 31st 2017, 5th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
December 31st 2017, 5th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
God wants us to be thankful, but we wonder and consider if we are actually less thankful. What keeps us from being grateful?
Firstly, it is from taking things for granted. Although we are given lots of protections and grace every day, we take them for granted, that's why we thank God less.
Secondly, it is from comparing. When we compare us with others, we fall into either pride or jealousy. We should put our eyes on gifts from God or the plans of God, rather than seeing others.
Thirdly, it is from worrying about the problems. When we see the problems, our minds are troubled and our pleasure and thanks are gone. Therefore, we need to see the Lord who is our shepherd. Then, our worries are gone, we have peace and will be able to walk our lives while thanking God.
Our problems are internal, not external. For a new year, let us surely see Him whom we should see, and live each day while thanking God!
Firstly, it is from taking things for granted. Although we are given lots of protections and grace every day, we take them for granted, that's why we thank God less.
Secondly, it is from comparing. When we compare us with others, we fall into either pride or jealousy. We should put our eyes on gifts from God or the plans of God, rather than seeing others.
Thirdly, it is from worrying about the problems. When we see the problems, our minds are troubled and our pleasure and thanks are gone. Therefore, we need to see the Lord who is our shepherd. Then, our worries are gone, we have peace and will be able to walk our lives while thanking God.
Our problems are internal, not external. For a new year, let us surely see Him whom we should see, and live each day while thanking God!
<The Verse of the Bible>
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 107:1 (NIV)
