{"id":6347,"date":"2025-02-18T00:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T23:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiritmeat.net\/?p=6347"},"modified":"2025-02-17T22:22:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T21:22:45","slug":"18-february-2025-the-power-of-gratitude-1-thessalonians-518-psalm-1004","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiritmeat.net\/fr\/2025\/02\/18\/18-february-2025-the-power-of-gratitude-1-thessalonians-518-psalm-1004\/","title":{"rendered":"18 February 2025: THE POWER OF GRATITUDE &#8211; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Psalm 100:4"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><span class=\"tie-dropcap\">G<\/span>ratitude is a spiritual discipline that transforms our perspective and draws us closer to God. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, we are instructed, &#8220;In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.&#8221; This verse challenges us to maintain a heart of gratitude, regardless of our circumstances, because gratitude aligns us with God\u2019s will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psalm 100:4 encourages us to &#8220;Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him and bless his name.&#8221; Gratitude is not just an act of politeness; it is an expression of faith that acknowledges God\u2019s sovereignty and goodness. When we give thanks, we shift our focus from our problems to His power, enabling us to experience His peace and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of the ten lepers in Luke 17 illustrates the power of gratitude. While all ten were healed, only one returned to thank Jesus, and he was commended for his faith. Gratitude not only honours God but also positions us to receive greater blessings. It opens our hearts to see His hand at work and deepens our relationship with Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Today, cultivate a spirit of gratitude by reflecting on God\u2019s blessings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Write down three things you are thankful for and praise Him for His faithfulness. As you practice gratitude, you will find renewed strength and a greater awareness of His presence in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THOUGHT TO PONDER:<\/strong> What are you grateful for today? How can gratitude help you focus on God\u2019s goodness rather than your challenges?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quote-simple is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>PRAYER: Lord, thank You for Your many blessings. Teach me to live with a grateful heart, praising You in every situation and trusting in Your goodness. Amen.<br><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"tie-padding  has-padding-left has-padding-right\" style=\"padding-left:5%; padding-right:5%; padding-top:0; padding-bottom:0;\">\n\n\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>LA BIBLE EN UN AN :<\/strong><br>Leviticus 6:1-7:27, Mark 3:7-30, Psalm 37:1-11, Proverbs 10:3-4<br><br><strong>SPIRIT MEAT SUR ANDROID ET iOS<br><\/strong><br>Spirit Meat on Android: https:\/\/bit.ly\/SpiritMeatAndroid<br>Spirit Meat on iOS: https:\/\/bit.ly\/SpiritMeatIOS<br>YouVersion: http:\/\/bible.us\/r\/EIn<br><br>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br><br><strong>JESUS IS LORD!!!<\/strong><br><br>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br>www.dreamcentreoftheloic.org<br>www.soundcloud.com\/reverendareogun<br>www.dciradio.org<br>https:\/\/bit.ly\/SpiritMeatDailyDevotionalWhatsApp<br>YouTube Channel- Sola Areogun Ministries<br>+2348037252124<br>#SpiritMeat<br>#ReverendAreogun<br>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br><br><em><strong>Copyright \u00a9\ufe0f 2025<\/strong><br>The public is hereby informed that exclusive copyright<\/em><br><em>subsiste dans cette \u0153uvre et donc toute tentative de reproduction,<\/em><br><em>copier, distribuer au public \u00e0 des fins commerciales, publier tout<\/em><br><em>traduction de l&#039;\u0153uvre, r\u00e9aliser un film relatif \u00e0 l&#039;\u0153uvre,<\/em><br><em>faire une adaptation de l&#039;\u0153uvre, soit dans son int\u00e9gralit\u00e9, soit en grande partie<\/em><br><em>une partie de l&#039;\u0153uvre, soit dans sa forme originale, soit sous toute autre forme<\/em><br><em>d\u00e9riv\u00e9 de mani\u00e8re reconnaissable de l&#039;original constitue une atteinte \u00e0 la<\/em><br><em>droit de l&#039;auteur et sujet \u00e0 litige sauf et sauf<\/em><br><em>l&#039;auteur a officiellement et clairement autoris\u00e9 ladite personne<\/em><br><em>ou les personnes ou l&#039;auteur sont clairement mentionn\u00e9s dans l&#039;\u0153uvre.<\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ratitude is a spiritual discipline that transforms our perspective and draws us closer to God. 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