AN OVERFLOWING THANKSGIVING

“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” – Colossians 2:6-7

So, this is my verse for today. And as I read it, I want to check myself whether I am doing what I ought to do as I received Christ Jesus as Lord. It has been eight years since I came to accept Jesus as my Lord and I know that I haven’t obeyed Him 100% of the time.

Continue to Live in Him

Living in Him means what? It means Jesus being the center of my life. It means He should be the captain of my mind, heart and soul. It means, surrendering in Him daily in my life. I know that I am not perfect and there are days that I tried to live on my own and not in Him, but He wants me to ask for His grace daily. This grace will sustain me and help me as I continue to live in Him.

Rooted and Built up in Him

A root in a plant serves as a support; it gives minerals and water to the plant in order for it to grow. Just like plants, I also need to grow.  I need to be rooted in Him by making Him my source of my strength in order to do His will. Without Him as my root, I will not grow. I need Him in order for me to live.

Strengthened in the Faith

God desires me to have faith in Him. He wants me to trust in Him in all areas of my life. Not just faith in Him, but He also wants to strengthen me in Faith. So, whenever there are storms in my life, I shouldn’t give up easily because I know God is there for me and He just wants me to put my faith In Him that He is Sovereign and He knows what to do.

Overflowing with Thankfulness

I confess that this is what I think I always forgot to do. I tend to fail to remember to thank Him for everything that is happening. Whenever there are things that don’t go along my way, I tend to grumble. And I am very sorry for it. So, this moment is a Thanksgiving to God for everything that is happening in my life. Maybe there are times that I think God seems to be cruel in my life but I have to know that all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. And so, here is my prayer of thanksgiving to Him.

Lord, it may hard to understand right now, but I know that you are there and you love me. Thank you for everything, as in for everything Oh Lord. You are indeed worthy to be praised. My heart is singing songs of joy because I am so grateful for having You in my life. You alone are the only one I need in this life. Thank you Jesus. Thank you very much. You know how thankful I am to have You in this lifetime. Lord, thank you soooooo much. If there is just only an emotion in these words, I know that whoever reads this can say that I am really grateful. Thank you again Jesus. Thank you. And out of my gratitude, Let my life be use for your glory Oh Lord. Thank you.