FAITH CAPSULE: It is not the time to think of giving thanks but to give God hearty thanks. 

Luke 1:26-56

There is so much to give thanks to God.
Giving thanks to God at every breath is never too much.
It is not time to think thanks but to give God thanks.
It is not an ordinary grace but a great grace to be alive. 
The mercy of God, not your merit, has brought you through the days of this year.
Privilege of God, not your right, is keeping you standing. 
At the time King Saul was after the life of David to kill him, David pointed out in his conversation with Jonathan, “…but there is a step between me and death.” (1 Samuel 20:3) 
From January to December, you have taken several steps by great grace, not by great act. 
The time for all is to count blessings instead of counting wants before God. 
Today, come out of every area of worry and engage in reasonable worship.
Is there any need for worrying in your life? 
Worry possibly takes away worship in the life of the acclaimed believer in Christ Jesus. 
Every time a believer steps out of the feet of Jesus where the word of deliverance and preservation is in place, the believer will fall from worship to worry. 
Distraction is an agent of disruption. 
One who is distracted is disrupted and will not hear what it takes to engage in worship instead of worry. 
Martha was worried while having the Unchanging changer (Jesus) in her house. 
She was worried because of so much distraction. 
Luke 10:38-40, “Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” 
Are you worried? 
Is it too hard not to worry? 
Do not worry, know, “For with God nothing will be impossible.” (Luke 1:37) 
Your worrying is evidence of your attempt to carry your yoke and burden by yourself. 
Hear the word of Jesus, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) The word of God is simple enough for you to let Jesus take charge of your yoke and your burden. 
It is not the time to think of giving thanks but to give God hearty thanks for the grace of life. 

Prayer for today: Ask that you enable me to live a life of thanking God.