 To be always in a thankful state of heart before God is not to be considered a high plane of spirituality but rather the normal attitude of one who believes that "all things work together for good to them that love God, who are called according to his purpose." Author: William Law |
| Yes, give thanks for "all things" for, as it has been well said "Our disappointments are but His appointments." Author: A.W. Pink |
| That the Father and Son would love sinners that much is beyond our comprehension--but it ought to awaken a response of love and gratitude within our hearts that will change our lives forever! Author: Dave Hunt |
| Every single one of us as Americans need to remember that freedom did not come free, as we get on our knees tonight, thank God we live in a country where people are trying to break into, and not a country people are trying to break out of. Author: Mike Huckabee |
| The Bible tells us that whenever we come before God, whatever our purpose or prayer request, we are always to come with a thankful heart. Author: David Jeremiah |
| Gratitude is an offering precious in the sight of God, and it is one that the poorest of us can make and be not poorer but richer for having made it. Author: A.W. Tozer |
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| If we comprehend what Christ has done for us, then surely out of gratitude we will strive to live 'worthy' of such great love. We will strive for holiness not to make God love us but because He already does. Author: Philip Yancey
Source: What's So Amazing About Grace? |
| Our God is not made of stone. His heart is the most sensitive and tender of all. No act goes unnoticed, no matter how insignificant or small. A cup of cold water is enough to put tears in the eyes of God. God celebrates our feeble expressions of gratitude. Author: Richard J. Foster |
| Prayer means rushing to the Father as His child. It means asking and receiving, loving and thanking Him. Author: Basilea Schlink |
| It is easy to be grateful for a bonus; it is character to be grateful for a salary. Author: Jack Hyles |
| Memory... keeps gratitude fresh and... gratitude keeps faith fruitful. Author: Dale Ralph Davis
Source: 1 Samuel, p. 77. |
