Tomorrow, we set aside a day to reflect on all of the reasons we have to be thankful. We can find many passages in Scripture that speak to giving thanks. One in particular is Colossians 3:15-17: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
To have a heart and mind that overflows with thankfulness involves four things---all of which center on Jesus Christ. First, we must let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts; a peace that focuses on truth, purity, righteousness, loveliness and praise and surpasses all human understanding (Philippians 4:7-8). Secondly, we must let the word of Christ dwell richly in us. We must allow the truth of the Bible to renew and transform our minds (Romans 12:2) so that we will be able to know the will of God and apply to every situation in our lives.
Next, we must allow all of our thoughts and all of our actions to bring honor and glory to our Lord. As Christians, we represent Christ at all times and in all places and our personal testimony is only as credible as to the degree that others see Christ in us. And finally, our thankfulness is centered completely and totally on Christ's sacrificial death on the cross to pay our sin debt and secure our eternal home in heaven. Everything we have to be thankful for falls in line behind His grace and mercy.
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