Being Grateful

Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. …

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.