Live Thankfully

Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thes. 5:16-18 (Amp.) I will lift up my concerns to you in prayer. I surrender it all to you, because I know you care. I lay it all down at your feet. For with you I can walk through the fire and not feel the heat. In every season you have promised to keep me. Your provision and protection cover me far beyond what my eyes can see. Wherever I am right now is no accident. I trust in you and will be content. With gratitude I will approach life every day. I have faith in you to continue to lead the way. I will give thanks in every situation and in you I will wait. I am grateful for life and for this I celebrate. I will not waiver no matter what I go through. With a thankful heart I will remain steadfast in you. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Give thanks to the God of heaven. For His lovingkindness (graciousness, mercy, compassion) endures forever. Psalm 136:26 (Amp.) God, we thank you for your kindness and abundant grace. For answering every prayer when we humble ourselves and seek your face. Your loving touch can never be matched or replaced. The remembrance of your blessings can never be erased. You attend to all our needs with such compassion and affection. Your unconditional love heals all prior rejection. We embrace your lovingkindness as it rains from above. Thank you for your consistent love. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (Amp.) In interactions with others, you are only responsible for your responses and attitude. When provoked to respond in a way that does not promote peace, choose the higher road. When tempted to react to those who are clearly trying to bait you into an unpleasant exchange don’t fall into the trap. Protect your serenity and pursue peace. Don’t let anyone or anything cause you to be moved in a direction that does not uphold or foster your equanimity. Be leveled-headed and maintain your composure. Be intentional about acquiring peace within and with others. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken. Psalm 33:11 (NLT) There is comfort in knowing that God has plans for you. Keep pressing forward and do all that He has called you to do. Stay the course and don’t get discouraged or overwhelmed with frustration. Trust God and remain patient. Move with a sense of hope and expectation. Flow with assurance and walk in revelation. His plan for you will stand firm like a strong tower. It will unfold by His hand and be protected by His power. The path that God has for you is sturdy, so you can safely follow HIs lead. Say yes, rise with confidence and proceed. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous pride], so that He may exalt you [to a place of honor in His service] at the appropriate time. 1 Peter 5:6 (Amp.) The way up is to humble yourself before God. Set aside your pride and selfish ambitions in order to be exalted by God. Don’t just strive for position or status, truly seek to be the hands and feet of God. As you strive to get ahead in life, don’t forget humility goes a long way. When we humble ourselves before God, we desire for our will to align with His will for us. We treat others as we would want to be treated and we don’t walk around with a haughty attitude. When you humble yourself before God with your heart, mind and soul, He will elevate you at the appointed time. Avoid being impatient or moving ahead in haste. All that you acquire apart from Him is built on a shaky ground. Trust God and let Him place you on a solid and immovable foundation. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Prov. 16.18 (Amp.) Lord remove every trace of a proud spirit from within; search us through and through. Help us to lay down everything and everyone that we have exalted above you. We denounce vanity, arrogance, entitlement or looking down on others. For you have put us on this earth to love one another. Let your glory illuminate within us and bring light to all that needs to be changed in our attitude and actions. For pleasing you is the ultimate satisfaction. Let our hearts be undivided, so we do not take the bait and fall. Staying in your will is the be all and end all. Help us to stay in alignment and never go astray. For in your loving presence is the only way. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 (NIV) Though many things and people will try to get in your way, nothing and no-one can alter the plan of God for your life. Tap into the power of God from within and keep pressing forward towards your purpose. Obstacles will come and attacks are evident, but none of these things can stand against what God has for you and His protection around you. Hold your head high, keep the faith, continue to believe and do not get discouraged. With Him you are unstoppable! Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart. Jer. 29:13 (NRSV) Lord, help us to pursue you with everything from within. For in you is where our search begins and ends. All that tries to weigh heavy on our hearts we can safely release to you. For you are faithful to bring us through. As we place our confidence in you, we can bravely face each day. We surrender all to you as you lead the way. We will faithfully seek you every day that we live. Our hearts to you we freely give. Let’s go and grow together. ADAubon

For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Psalm 91:11 (NRSVU) No matter who or what comes up against you, trust God to cover you. You are part of the greatest witness protection program ever invented. Continue being a light in the midst of darkness. When the attacks come hide under the shadow of the Most High God and He will charge HIs angels to protect you. Don’t be intimidated and do not run and hide. Trust in the Lord, for HIs angels are nearby. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon