GIVE THANKS FOR OTHERS | TCF DEVOTIONAL

 

21-09-2021

GIVE THANKS FOR OTHERS

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Philippians 1:3

By worldly standards, it's easy to become jealous or envious of people because of their success or achievements and then only show care or pity when things go wrong with them. It’s good to show love and care to people, but not only when they’re going through difficult moments. 

It’s an act of love and maturity to rejoice with others, to be happy for them and give God thanks for them because of the beautiful things happening in their lives. Whether you contributed to those things or not, choose to be a partaker in their joy.

Doing so actually attracts God’s blessings towards you.  Refuse to feel threatened by the success of others. You can be challenged, but never threatened. Refuse to reduce yourself to that level of life where you believe you can only rise if others fall. Such thinking is highly average and mediocre.

In our kingdom, we are starlights and we all have to shine. The shining of one star does not undermine the shining of another, but only adds to the expressed glory. Have an attitude of joy and gratitude to God, and a lifestyle of thanksgiving towards those who are making progress in life too. You’re blessed. TCF