Daily Scripture Threshing for Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Today’s Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT): “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
Psychologist and scientist Matt Killingsworth came up with a stunning project which he termed “Joynomics.” It is a study that uses collection of scientific data to assess possible causes and potential effects of gratitude on human health, well-being, joy and progress. He calls it “the forgotten factor in the science of well-being." This researcher’s conclusion that people are wired to be happier when they have things to be thankful for. Isn’t this a corroboration of our text? It is awesome to know that it is the Will of God in Christ for us to be thankful.
When we are thankful, rather than count our losses, we count our blessings; and this is a sure boost to anyone’s health. Clinical psychologists tell us that grateful people had less depression and stress. They have lower blood pressure, more energy, and greater optimism. Thanksgiving slows down our aging clock. It takes off stress from our lives. When we live grateful, we reduce or avoid emission of cortisol, the stress hormone, that breaks down our immune system and raises blood sugar levels. Can’t you see that indeed, it is the will of God for us to be thankful. God knows that it helps us to live the full and happy lives he wants us to live. Even gratitude to our families and friends leads to better relationships.
Quote for the Day: “Thankfulness is a natural fruit of joy; and joy is a natural fruit of thankfulness—each one begets the other simultaneously.” (Simon Olatunji)
Prayer: Dear Lord, please give me a thankful heart and let it be a lifestyle for me, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
I wish you all a happy thanksgiving and God’s blessing... with all my love and prayers,
Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D
The Darling Bishop (DaBishop)
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