February 16
What do you have that God hasn’t given you? And if everything you have is from God, why boast as though it were not a gift? – 1 Corinthians 4:7 (NLT)
EVERYTHING COMES FROM GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
What do you have that God hasn’t given you?
Your body, your family, your home and all things new
They are all prearranged so you can praise Him
God wants you to enjoy life and avoid sin.
Everything comes from God; you cannot boast
If pride sets in your heart, you will be lost
Be thankful for everything you have
He gave you all because he deeply loves.
I know a lot of people who think that everything they’ve got is the product of their hard work and abilities. It may be true that they labored hard to attain or obtain what they posses, but Christians must always focus on God’s grace and blessings. It shows ingratitude and pride when we disregard the generosity and mercy God showers us with.
The bible says that everything we have comes from God as a gift. We have no right to boast about it as if it were our own doing that made us have such possessions, wealth and overflow.
It is sad to see many ungrateful and proud Christians who continue to live in works of the flesh and bypass the great God who always provide for our needs.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for everything.
REFLECTION
How do you thank God for all he gave you?
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