When the Apostle Paul’s ship was about to run aground, he encouraged all who were with him, saying, no one would perish. Soon after, he broke bread with them on the ship and gave thanks to God, for God was the one who would protect them in their time of distress.
“‘Therefore I urge you to take some food. For it will give you strength, for not a hair is to perish from the head of any of you.’ And when he had said these things, he took bread, and giving thanks to God in the presence of all he broke it and began to eat.”
(Acts 27:34-35)
God’s ways are not our ways; it is not within our nature to give thanks to God. We have a natural enmity toward Him. Yet, because of His Son Jesus’ sacrifice, an act that reconciled us to our Father, now we have a heavenly desire to please Him.
Blessed be God the Father for having given us the longing to do good through the power of His Spirit. By the Holy Spirit, we have encouragement to seek His will and live a life reflective of His own nature, which is pure in character and abundant in charity.
How great is our God to have poured into us His Spirit so that we may enjoy the fruit of His mercy. His grace abounds, His love for us never grows cold and His shield is an everlasting shield. Give thanks to God.
Looking to God 
Amen. Gods mercies are new every morning. Praise be to His holy name!
All praise and glory to Him in the highest!
The love of God towards us his children is unfathomable, even when we were dead in sin he loved us, when we were unrepentant, he loved us and still loves us. What an awesome God. To him alone be all glory, worship and adoration forever and ever.
All glory be to God our Father!
Amen
Blessings to you and your family, Steve!
Praise God! He is indeed merciful!
His blessings overflow!
God bless, Janis!
Thank! God bless you too! Merry Christmas 🎄
Praising God in all things and thanking Him for His abundant Peace.
Thank you Jack
Blessings and Merry Christmas, Vicki!
Merry Christmas to you Jack
Give thanks to the Lord for His love endures forever!
Amen!