Thanksgiving

This last sunday our pastor's message was focused on giving thanks. The text he used was from Romans 8. This bible passage shows what we really have to be thankful for in our salvation that is through Jesus:

Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son.

Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

Romans 8:38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Because of what God did through Christ on mybehalf, I am no longer subject to condemnation! God loves me and has planned to conform me to the image of Jesus. He loves me and nothing can separate me from that love. He will give me every spiritual blessing along with all the followers of Jesus and will turn every bad thing into good. There is a glory waiting that far surpasses any hardships of this life. For this I am thankful!