* Hebrews 13 *

Verse 15

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Through Him, then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips that give thanks to His name.

(Soul Winner's New American) (Standard New Testament) **************************** Grace be unto you, from me my beloved Christian brothers & sisters. Giving Him thanks for allowing the fellowship of His word through this group once more. Take out some time in your daily schedule to give God praise & glory for all He has done for you. For God has been good to me & if you can read this letter, God is being good to you, so let Him know through your praise worship today, that you thank Him for giving us His precious son, Jesus Christ. It is because of His daily mercy & compassion that You & I are not consumed. (Lamentations 3:22-23)

*************************** The turkey has been carved & put away. Sweet Potato pies, Dressing, & other down home cooked delicacies have found their place in Tupperware like containers all across this nation on today. Families & friends have said their good-bye's, while others bask in a few more moments of laughter & time spent together. My Christian brothers & sisters, I would like to share with you a few things that will inspire you to be thankful, not just on yesterday, but a guide for each of you to examine your life daily, in whatever state you should face; losses, distresses, ailments, etc, to offer unto Him who has given us more than we deserve, a lifted up shout of praise to Him who is worthy of all of our praises & thanksgiving. On yesterday, I was blessed so much by friends, (some, Scripture Time Family), & my family with words of prayer, encouragement & food. Early that morning, my spirit was touched by the thought of how I could bless someone with a few dollars or a meal. Well, I thought, my life is a mess & don't have enough to meet my needs at this stage in my life, but let me examine at this time my life & all I have to be thankful for. O, dear friends my list was long & real, God has even kept this ministry going. I called a neighbor & asked if she knew anyone who could use a meal or 5 dollars, she knew no one, determined to obey the spirit, I sought out on a journey in my car, driving to find someone, well here in Dallas, they have stopped a lot of panhandling & most of the time you can find someone standing around, not so, I preceded on to find someone to bless. Driving up a street, a lonely figure caught my eye, disappearing into a corridor designed to allow people to walk the street, sheltering them from traffic, a man with his backpack, tattered clothing, the look of despair & hopelessness was emerging from that corridor. Quickly, I made a u-turn & caught up with him. My beloved people, we have so much to be thankful for, I called Him to my car & he was a bit cautious, but I could see that he trusted me, from the drab look of downtrodenness came a tiny smile when he received the gift & I shall never forget his words, he said to me. "God Bless You"

Thank You Lord

For this brings me to my topic this week: (Be Thankful For Your Trees To Eat From) <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I shall not tarry long in this lesson, it is more of a call to develop a more dedicated life to prayer & thanksgiving unto God in all things. For He has given us His son to deliver us from sin. (Joel 2:32) (Romans 10:13)

Am I Right About It

In the Garden of Eden, Adam & Eve were given a multitude of trees to eat from, but they chose to disobey God & eat of the very one he told them not to. This is Satan's #1 attack on Christians, always look to God for your wisdom & direction. So much like us, we always seem to want what others have or not being truly thankful for what we do have, not enjoying the very things we already have.

Here is a question for each of you to ponder over: If People Were Truly Thankful For What They Have, Why Then Is The Next Day After Thanksgiving The Biggest Sale Day?

My Lord Thank You For My Salvation

When you start to feel ungrateful & unthankful, having a spirit of gripe & bitter about things in your life. Make a copy of this lesson & in those times, read these words.



Keep Jesus First In Your Life (Colossians 2:6-7) Stay Rooted In Him

Commit Your Life To Thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6) (II Timothy 1:3) It Is A Catalyst (agent) To Your Prayers Thank God For Your Friends

Stay In The Will Of God (I Thessolonians 5:18) Being Unthankful Is A Sin Get Back In Step With God

Sing Praises & Hymns To Him (Ephesians 5:19-20) Ask Paul & Silas (Acts 16:25-26)

**************************** When you think you have gone through so much trouble, I bid you to read the troubles of Paul. (II Corinthians 11:23-27)

Not only did he suffer persecutions for Christ, he also had a "thorn in his side." It is a bad enough when we go through trials, but adding an ailment can magnify the problem so much, but I hear brother Paul saying: "Be Content" (II Corinthians 12:8-10)

Those Who Are Content, Have Enough, Those Who Complain, Have To Much. (Author Unknown)

Am I Right About It *************************** Dear Christian friends, God has blessed me so very much in friends, family, & those of you in this ministry. I ask each of you to take a pen & paper, making a list of things you are thankful & grateful for, submitting it to God. Let us never forget all of His benefits unto us & that we keep Him first in all that we do in the upcoming week. Pray for one another in the uplifting of spirit & healing. If you enjoy any of the lessons or just have a sentiment, please send me a note of that reflection. If any of you wish to be opted from the group, also send a note, in that, I wish not to offend any of you. May God always walk with you & you with God.

Such As I Have, I Have Because Of Thee. Copyright ©2003 Donald J. Roy

Peace Don

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