Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
It’s so amazing the wondrous things that God provided for us in His Word. Our scripture text reveals that when our requests are taken to God with thanksgiving, we are ushered in the peace of God. The word ‘peace‘ is the hebrew word “shalom”, which means ‘nothing missing, nothing broken’; a state of wholeness. This indicates that thanksgiving takes us into a place of perfection and wholeness – a place where we lack nothing.
We see this clearly portrayed in the story of the lepers who came to Jesus to be healed (Luke 17:12-19). Ten of them were cleansed but only one of them returned to give thanks to God; and he was made whole. The thanksgiving of several believers today is missing from the throne of God, and He is constantly asking, “Were there not ten I blessed, where are the nine?”
Unknown to those who fail to give thanks, perfection and completion is only meant for those who come back in gratitude. Thanksgiving finishes and perfects the blessings of God in our lives and causes the grace of God to increase in us. Thank You Lord!
Prophecy 1: May the lord perfect all that concerns you in Jesus name
Prophecy 2: As you step out today, may all the good things of life be attracted to you in Jesus name
Action Points
W: Ponder on the things God has done in the past or recently and genuinely thank Him.
X: I decree and I declare that I am going places
STUDY YOUR BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 27&28, MARK 8, PROVERBS 31
Afghanistan
Over 99% are Muslims and 93% are unreached with the Gospel. Afghanistan is one of the least reached countries in the world. There are 48,000 mosques but not a single church building.
Y: We are praying for effective air ministries that many will encounter though TV and internet broadcast.
Startup Prayer: Dear Father, help me to always be thankful enough for your blessings in my life in Jesus name
