As we enter a time of year that bends our hearts to be especially thankful, it seems to be a natural response. It’s easy to thank God this time of year, almost as if it is to be expected.
Gathering around a table spread with a lavish feast invites us to dish out our gratitude as we dish out a hearty helping of potatoes at the same time.
But, what about when times are strained when we face challenges, or on the flip side, when the Father has provided for you, or so graciously answered a prayer, but you still carry a heavy heart? Is there still a sweet space to pause to extend our sincerest thanks?
The truth is, yes! God is good, all of the time, and He is so worthy of our thanks and praise. Even more, we are called to be thankful in every circumstance (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
However, between parenting, busyness, and getting wrapped up in everyday life, we often fail to see and recognize all the little details that God is orchestrating behind the scenes of our lives.
Maybe, like me, you feel that a heart of gratitude comes more easily this time of year, but you also feel a heavy weight of grief or sorrow at the same time. Or maybe you are so grateful and full of thanks that a simple, “thank you,” doesn’t seem to be nearly enough to offer God.
Well, my friend, when we need a clearer image of what God expects from us, we need not look any further than the pages of His beautiful Word.
Want to know what a true heart of thankfulness looks like? Let’s meet (or get re-acquainted) with some inspiring characters in the Bible who put their heart of thankfulness on full display and see what we can learn from their stories.
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