Tag: Colossians3:17

JEFF TURNER

Our practice of gratitude here on earth is just preparation for eternity.

Every “thank you” we offer now is rehearsal for the endless praise we’ll give in heaven. Just as athletes train for the big game, we’re training our hearts for eternal worship. Each time we choose thankfulness over complaint, each moment we spend recognizing God’s goodness, we’re getting ready for that day when gratitude will be as natural as breathing. This journey isn’t just about improving our attitude – it’s about preparing for our eternal destiny.

Consider Colossians 3:17 says, “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.” Doesn’t this emphasize the importance of giving thanks in everything we do?

JEFF TURNER

Gratitude should be more than a moment – it should be a lifestyle.

When we truly understand what God has done for us, it changes how we live. Every choice becomes an opportunity to demonstrate thankfulness. Every interaction becomes a chance to reflect His goodness. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about direction.

Are we moving toward being more thankful? Are our lives increasingly showing evidence of God’s grace? True gratitude doesn’t just change our words; it transforms our whole way of being in the world.

Colossians 3:17 tells us, “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.”