Eucharisteo - A Thankful Heart

1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV

18give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Hi friends.

I hope you were able to recharge and had a nice time during the holidays.

In my part of the world, the government put new measures in place and as of December 31st no gatherings were allowed and a nighttime COVID curfew has been imposed as well, among other changes.

These past days as I was contemplating on what life has been like in 2021 and as I was looking forward to the new year, I had that deep feeling that instead of making some new year's resolutions now and asking God what He has for me in this new year, what if God wanted me to spend some time being thankful?

The more I prayed and pondered on the subject, the more I felt led to pour out my heart before God and just be thankful, even though 2021 did not end on a very good note and the new year did not start very well for me and my family.

And then, I remembered Ann Voskamp's book 'One Thousand Gifts' and what she shared about eucharisteo.

Eucharisteo is a Greek word meaning to give thanks, to express gratitude, to be grateful, to say grace.

The word eucharisteo has been used 38 times in the Bible and here is the link with a list of all these Bible verses for your reference.

How about you friend? Where is God leading you at the beginning of this new year? Have you already started with your new year's resolutions? Whether you have or not, why not take some time and be thankful to God for all He has done for you in 2021? Why not start this new year with a grateful heart?

My dear friends, I am not at all assuming that life was all rainbows and butterflies this past year. But whatever happened, I believe we should be taking the time to be grateful.

Blessings,

Emma

Thank you by Jonathan Helser - Source (YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2qUoZKxC9s