Sometimes we are overwhelmed by all of the activities we are doing that we forget to stop and give thanks for all the ways God has blessed us. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:6-7. 

We give thanks to God for He is good. Thanking God is good for us. Everything we have is a gift from God. When we give thanks to God we have gratefulness. This gratitude to God gives us the gift of humility keeping us from being self centered and arrogant and keeps our heart in right relationship with God who gives us all His gifts. As we give thanks we are reminded of how much we have in Christ. 

This week let us begin each day thanking God for breath and life and the blessings He will give us today!

~ Jim Marroquin