HAPPY NEW YEAR! As this New Year begins, a really good New Year’s Resolution is TO GIVE GOD THANKS! 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Notice verse 18 says, “Give thanks IN everything, NOT ‘FOR’ EVERYTHING! When we go through temptations, tests or trials, look to God’s word ~ it says in 1 Corinthians 10:13: “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will NOT allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also MAKE THE WAY OF ESCAPE, that you may be able to bear it.” We don’t thank God for sickness and disease ~ No, He’s the One Who provides the way of escape. This is what we’re to thank Him for: For the victory God has given us OVER the enemy’s activities! Hallelujah! I pray for you that God carry out His purpose and do superabundantly, far over and above all that you dare ask or think, infinitely beyond your highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Lovingly yours, Lisa Gordon, Gordon Ministries