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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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Nehemiah 8:10
“For the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Joy is described here as strength that comes from God.
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Psalm 16:11
“In thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
The deepest source of joy is God's presence.
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Romans 15:13
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.”
Joy, peace, and hope are joined together in this blessing.
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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.