A venture that is inwardly moving, spiraling in the gravities of my tangled mind. A constant, central focus on Christ, and the notion of joy
He places in the depths of this heart.
I am recognizing the joy in thanks, that being
thankful brings forth joy. Being thankful in the times of mess, unrighteous
anger, unexpected times, and every day life.
Be thankful with an unceasing thanksgiving. Trade the
ugliness of me for more of Him, along with an offering of thanks, regardless of
the circumstance.
Giving thanks is an action, an action that must be completed
with a willing heart. Although joy will subside and an unthankful heart takes
hold, joy is deeper than feelings; its saying “Yes!” to whatever God has
graciously given in life, and being thankful despite the ugly that is brought
on by a sinful nature.
You receive joy in Christ when you offer up thanksgiving to
Him who is deserving of all thanksgiving. Exchange your fleshly desires for a
heart of gratefulness and joy.
I challenge you to embark on this journey with me, see how a
heart of joyous thanksgiving transforms a heart of ungodly ungratefulness.
“I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of
my salvation.” Habakkuk 3:18
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