Hope – Work in Progress

Why Gratitude? Why Now?

Gratitude is not reserved for November.
It should be a lifestyle.

We will always sacrifice something we value for that which we value more.

The things we are called to are not dependent upon us, but are an opportunity for us to rely on God even more.

While we should be excited about God’s promises, let’s think for a few minutes about what these gifts remind us about his character.

Let’s continue to pray, seek, and turn humbly, knowing that our good God does the miraculous and keeps his promises.

Things are bleak right now, but God is good, he is in control, and he longs for us to draw near to him.

In the midst of immense difficulty, we can pray and cry out to God, casting all of our cares upon him because he cares for us.

God does turn our sadness into dancing, but first we have to mourn.

What we don’t handle today, will need to be dealt with in the future.

Let’s put ourselves in the story of Matthew 8 for just a moment to see what we learn about ourselves and the character of God.