"…we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us" (1 Corinthians 2:16b).
Having a hard time being thankful? Just look at who you used to be (B.C.) and who you are today because of what Christ has done for you. Wow, that will put you on your knees in thanksgiving pretty fast, won't it?
Speak aloud these spiritual blessings that are yours in our Lord Jesus Christ:
I am saved from God's wrath forever!
I accept the things of God.
I can understand the Word.
I can say "no" to sin (I am no longer a slave of sin).
I think about God.
I understand spiritual things.
I am no longer a child of wrath.
I am a part of God's family.
The "old me" is dead.
I have a new nature!
I am alive to God!
The Holy Spirit literally lives in me!
The same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead works in me!
This new spiritual life, this new creation, cannot be called a "natural" life, it's a supernatural life!
(Commentary Mark Martin)
Having a hard time being thankful? Just look at who you used to be (B.C.) and who you are today because of what Christ has done for you. Wow, that will put you on your knees in thanksgiving pretty fast, won't it?
Speak aloud these spiritual blessings that are yours in our Lord Jesus Christ:
I am saved from God's wrath forever!
I accept the things of God.
I can understand the Word.
I can say "no" to sin (I am no longer a slave of sin).
I think about God.
I understand spiritual things.
I am no longer a child of wrath.
I am a part of God's family.
The "old me" is dead.
I have a new nature!
I am alive to God!
The Holy Spirit literally lives in me!
The same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead works in me!
This new spiritual life, this new creation, cannot be called a "natural" life, it's a supernatural life!
(Commentary Mark Martin)