In Isaiah 12:4-5, we read, “And on that day you will say, "Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; make them remember that His name is exalted." Praise the LORD in song, for He has done glorious things; let this be known throughout the earth.” The day to which Isaiah is referring is a future day after the coming of the Messiah. We are living in such a day: “Joy to the world, the Lord is come.” We have even more reason than the worshipers in Isaiah’s day to be grateful.
For today’s top ten list, we explore ten ways to cultivate lives of gratitude. Additional scriptures referenced include 2 Timothy 3:2; James 1:17; Ephesians 1:3; and John 10:10.
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