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1 Thessalonians 5:18
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Thankfulness is not denial. It is a way of staying awake to grace.
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Psalm 107:1
“O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Gratitude rests on God's lasting goodness and mercy.
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Romans 15:13
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.”
God is described here as the God of hope, not only the giver of hope.
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John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”
Jesus gives peace that is different from what the world gives.
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Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Faith gives spiritual weight to hope when we cannot yet see the outcome.