Colossians 3:15-17.And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
1. Be thankful for Jesus
2. Be thankful that Jesus, by his spirit, rules in my heart
3. Be thankful that I am in the body of Christ, called the Church
4. Be thankful that I was called to be in his body
5. Be thankful that I have, sitting at my desk, the words of Christ
6. Be thankful that I am not restrained by others from letting it dwell in me richly
7. Be thankful for the teachings and admonitions of faithful brothers (this would include podcasts and blogposts as well)
8. Be thankful for a voice to sing
9. Be thankful for a vast variety of good Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs
10. Be thankful that I am able to be thankful
11. Be thankful for a mouth to speak words
12. Be thankful for a functioning body to do deeds (including typing a blog post)
13. Be thankful to be able to do things in the name of Jesus
14. Be thankful that my thanks, words, deeds, songs, and motives get filtered through my perfect sacrifice Jesus, the God-Man.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
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