THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHING

Moses strongly cautioned the Israelites that once they entered the Promised Land and experienced all of the wealth and success that God would give them there, they should be careful not to forget the One who provided it.

When things are going our way and we seem to be getting everything we want, it can be easy to become self-centered, arrogant, and full of ourselves, thinking that we earned all of it on our own, by our own strength and effort. We might end up thinking that we are better than those who don’t have as much, and we may even begin lording it over them.

We must remember that everything belongs to God, and everything that we have is a gift from Him. When someone gives you a gift, it is common courtesy to thank them for it. Likewise, we should be thankful to God for everything that He has so generously provided us with. Recognize and enjoy all of the good that you have—and always remember where it came from. Make thankfulness a daily habit.