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It Is Good to Be Thankful: Appreciation makes the world a better place\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How many of us have trusted salesmen but found they were untruthful, investors but found they were crooks, spouses but found out they committed adultery, evangelists but found they were preaching one way and living another, or politicians but found out they lied? It\u2019s a disillusioning world. Yet, God is always faithful! He is the Rock of a foundation upon which we can build our lives.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galatians 5:22 tells us that faithfulness is a fruit of God\u2019s Holy Spirit. The Greek word for faithfulness here is \u201cpistos\u201d which means to be trusted, reliable, believing, firmly persuaded, and having deep conviction. Other meanings would be standing fast, steadfast, loyal, devoted, trustworthy, dependable, resolute, and honest. It also speaks of endurance and a firmness of purpose that supersedes a just \u201cgrin and bear it\u201d attitude when the living gets tough.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPistos\u201d is a powerful little word. It\u2019s a very positive, active attribute of character and much needed in today\u2019s flippant, irresponsible world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God sets the example in faithfulness. He is the source and standard of faithfulness which He has demonstrated in His dealings with the human race. Sometimes I mentally sing the great old hymn \u201cGreat Is Thy Faithfulness\u201d to remind me of God\u2019s faithfulness. The lyrics ring true. All we have needed God has provided. We can count on Him to be faithful. He does not change. He doesn\u2019t get tired, weary, or fed up with us when we make mistakes. His compassion and mercy are constantly there for us. He is not slack concerning His promises. (2 Peter 3:9) He will never leave or forsake us. (Hebrews 13:5) \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t count on much in this disillusioning world, but we can count on God. How thankful I am for God\u2019s faithfulness! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord\u2026\u201d ~Psalm 92:1 (NKJ)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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