“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:17 NIV
Exemplifying a grateful lifestyle, in my opinion, is cultivated in our hearts and thoughts.
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, what if it wasn’t just a day we celebrated, but a lifestyle we cultivated?
What if our ThanksGIVING became our ThanksLIVING?
It seems when Paul wrote to the believers in Colossae, they were numerous challenges culturally, socially, and religiously. He reminded them (and us) that a transformed life is found IN and THROUGH JESUS — who He is.
Now our part is leaning in, surrendering and learning to obey God’s heart and truths.
Imagine if we obeyed the truths of Colossians 3:17 in our thoughts, heart, and lifestyle!? Wowzah! I’m encouraged to take little steps, make little decisions during my day to obey this truth. Because too often my focus is on how much I need to improve or how I fall short.
May the expressions of gratitude be evidenced through my daily lifestyle. That’s turning a heart of ThanksGIVING into a life of ThanksLIVING … with Jesus’ help, grace and strength!
This week, let’s not just give thanks, let’s live thanks unto our Lord Jesus!
Aloha ‘Ohana!
