During this past Sunday's sermon, Pastor Sam shared with us a key strategy for resisting the culture of ingratitude: we are to have complete confidence in the will of God. He can be counted on to save, heal, deliver, teach, guide, and sustain His people.
We know of God's character: God is good to us.
We know of God's competence: God knows what is best for us.
We know of God's commitment: God cares for us.
And, these attributes of God are not contingent upon our personal circumstances. Our pastor shared the powerful example of Jeremiah 29, where we see God's awesome promise to ancient Israel even as they are being carried into exile: I know the plans I have for you! I will prosper you! I will give you a hope and a future! Call on Me, pray to Me, and I will listen to you!
Will you be grateful to God even in the face of great loss?
Will you lie down in Christ's security when your stomach is empty?
Will you express the joy of the Holy Spirit in difficult times?
Lord, help us to demonstrate complete confidence in You.
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