For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, that flow out of valleys and hills; – Deuteronomy 8:7
REFERENCE
Deuteronomy 8:7-10
What did Mary the mother of Jesus do, to qualify to be the one who brought forth our Savior, Jesus Christ into the world? The answer is nothing; she was simply a product of God’s divine favor…at least, so the Angel said. (Luke 1:30)
Do you know how your life would have been if you were not where you are presently and didn’t have the things you presently enjoy? Do you know that where you are right now, that you see as ordinary and may have even despised is what others are praying for?
How come you have a job and a position of influence when you are not the most qualified person around? How come your business is thriving when others are shutting down? How is it that you are able to send your children to school abroad or buy properties (legally) in an economic down turn?
If things were merit based, you shouldn’t be the one who’s married seeing you have 2 unmarried older siblings. You shouldn’t be the one with children considering your medical history. You should have been the one who died in that car accident but for some reason, you are here today. That financial problem should have swallowed you up, but God had mercy. You can’t explain why certain negative traits in your bloodline are not following you. Why did other patients in the accidents and emergency ward of the hospital die, but you came out? It was because God favored you…No, it was not by coincidence.
Or should we talk about the many things God did in your life in spite of what people planned, predicted and even pronounced over you? They had penned down your name for retirement/dismissal/removal, but you survived it. All indications pointed to you not lasting in your marriage, but see, it’s been 12 years of fun. Think of the house or shop you are renting and the deal you got on the rent; your co-tenants still wonder how it happened. It is because God has shown you favor. You have every reason to thank God this season for His unmerited favor in your life; you are who you are by the grace of God. It has not been by your power or by your might, God is the One who has caused you to differ from others.
ADDITIONAL STUDY
Psalm 44:3, I Corinthians 15:10a & Luke 1:26-33.
TO DO
Thank God for the favor you enjoy with Him and others. Thank Him for favor on your job, in your marriage, business, finance, health, etc. Write in the comment section, ONE favor you are grateful for.
I celebrate my GOD and I’m grateful for ALL the jobs I have had since I started my work life in 2004. In all that time I have held several positions and jobs that only had to be by God’s favour. I thank God again because the jobs have always come at the time I needed it most!! I bless the name of the LORD!!!
I am thankful today, not everyone that is a graduate. So many started but didn’t finish. I started and I finished. It’s not by my power or strength, but by the grace of God. I give u all the Glory. Thank you Lord thank you Jesus.
I’m so graceful to God for divine favours in the life of my family living abroad. His provisions, protection and fulfilment of promises are beyond human connections and resources. Thank you for everything Lord.
Grateful for life and good health in my family his kindness towards us
I am greatful to God for my job, for making things work together for my good
“Rejoice, highly favored Uduak, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”
Luke 1:28 NKJV
I rejoice today for the favor of childbearing! Having our first child in 2004 wasn’t the plan, it should have been 2003 latest. If it wasn’t for God & His orchestration of events, I really don’t think 2004, 2005 & 2009(the years each of my children were born) would have been realities for my husband & I!
I’m favored & I know it!
Thank You my Father!!!
I want to thank God for his faithfulness upon my life n my family generally, for d job he gave to me, his divine promotion.. to my husband… He has being Awesome God… For all he is about to do now……. May his name be praise!!!
For the privilege to be at peace within even when surrounding elements are contrary, I am thankful.
Underserved blessings should provoke deliberate praise/thanksgiving.
#undeserving #deliberategratitude #provokedpraise #showandtell
Thank you Lord for your Favour, thank you for blessing me with this new job and the position, it can only be you. Words fail me. Thank you Jesus
I am thankful to God for the favor he gave to me and my wife when we were planing our wedding and when we were looking for a house to rent.
I thank God for his protection and provision upon my family. His favour upon my husband. Hmmm! If it was not for the LORD who has been on my side I would have not been married today… Hallelujah
I thank God that even with internal adhesions, I delivered of a beautiful baby boy. A happy child who smiles instead of crying. We left the hospital at the stipulated time and had no cause to stay any extra days. Praise the Lord!
I am grateful to God for the privilege to have my own business!!! And my buiness is doing great… i do not take it for granted. Awesome God.
I am grateful to God for all round favor that He has given me with my friends. I have friends who stick closer than family. I have friends who have paid my bills when I was in financial dire straits. I have friends that have shown me si much live and affection. For all these beautiful people around me, I say, “thank You Lord.”
#ShowAndTell
Hallelujah, I Thank the ALMIGHTY GOD for His LOVE unto my family and I. For gracing my life to be a GRADUATE despite all ODDS and antecedents. May the Name of the LORD remain exalted in the highest….. Hallelujah
Thank you for the great post