Welcome to the blog of Pastor Alton Stone, from Simpsonville, SC. Pastor Stone is a retired Ordained Bishop of The Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee with over 45 years of pastoral ministry.

Friday, November 20, 2015

A Sacrifice Of Thanksgiving

Psalm 50:23 "He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors me."
 
What do you do when your life is going south?  What do you do when it is “THANKSGIVING” and you have just lost a loved one, or your job, or your marriage?  Surely you cannot be expected to give thanks can you?
 
Sometimes thanksgiving is a sacrifice.  Sometimes we must thank God through clenched teeth and chocked back tears.  Thanksgiving in the midst of a terrible storm brings tremendous joy to His heart.  It shows the Lord that we really trust Him regardless of the adverse circumstances we are facing. 
 
Perhaps you are one this year who is having trouble finding good in your life.  Look no further than Jesus.  He never changes.  Despite everything you might be facing, you can rejoice in Him.  You can give thanks for Him and His love and care for you.  You can give thanks that He promised to work all things together for good. 
Train yourself to give thanks in everything.  Remember a sacrifice of thanksgiving brings honor to the Lord.  Thank Him for that trial you are facing.  Thank Him for that sorrow.  He will use your thanks for His glory and your ultimate good!

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