Biblical thanksgiving is not based on feelings, but on knowing and believing four biblical facts: a sovereign, personal God who cares deeply about our lives, God's control over the universe, a perfectly designed plan for our lives, and God making no mistakes. This understanding allows us to give thanks for all circumstances, even those we don't understand or like, because we trust in God's goodness and sovereignty. [... more]

Biblical thanksgiving is not based on feelings, but on knowing and believing four biblical facts: a sovereign, personal God who cares deeply about our lives, God's absolute control of His universe, a perfectly designed plan for our lives, and God making no mistakes. This understanding allows us to give thanks for anything and everything that enters our life, even things we don't want or like, because we know what God says about them. [... more]