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ONE Verse - ONE Truth - ONE Choice" THIS ONE THING I ask of the LORD—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD’s perfections and meditating in his Temple." Psalm 27:4 Our world is in turmoil, our nation is in crisis, many of us are experiencing fear and anxiety as we face an uncertain future. We cannot control most of the circumstances that feel chaotic around us but we can choose to focus our eyes and attention on The One who holds our future. He is still sovereign and sits on the throne over all things. He sees us and He has not abandoned us. Now, more than ever, we must look to Him. He is our comfort, our Truth and our future! Join us each week as we prayerfully commit to King David's plea in Psalm 27:4 by actively seeking His presence, knowing Him intimately and meditating together on His Word. When more of Him is our "One Thing" we will find peace, hope and joy, allowing us to be His light no matter how dark it appears to be around us!

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Choose Gratitude!: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 | Episode 60

November 07, 2022 • Season 3 • Episode 60

Welcome to another episode of "This One Thing." This week Kerri Kenyon Dern and Crystal Wright reflect on the importance of having a faith that is firmly rooted in gratitude and thanksgiving. Despite beatings, imprisonment, and threats against their very lives, Paul encouraged one of the very first Christian churches to never stop choosing to be thankful. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18 he writes these words that still challenge followers of Jesus today, "Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."

How do we choose gratitude when we are faced with situations that are disappointing, painful, or uncertain? Is it even possible to be genuinely thankful and still live in the reality that life often brings us challenges we'd rather avoid? Kerri and Crystal wrestle through these questions and the convicting truth that sincere gratitude is always rooted in something deeper than life's circumstances. Just as the persecuted believers two thousand years ago demonstrated, gratitude is not only possible, it is the primary weapon we have to battle against those things that seek to destroy our faith. Gratefulness is the outpouring of a heart overwhelmed by Christ's sacrificial love, and the expression of a faith that believes God can be trusted to fulfill his promises and purposes in our lives. As you head into the month of "Thanksgiving" we pray that your faith is strengthened as you trust God's will for you and choose gratitude in every circumstance!

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