Giving Thanks to God the Father Through Jesus

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. — Colossians 3:17

This is a tough one.

Giving thanks in whatever I do.

And doing everything in the name of Jesus.

Being thankful in all of my words just doesn't come naturally.

And doing every deed in the name of the Lord Jesus takes more than I usually give.

But I thank God through Jesus for giving me His Word.

And for guiding me each day.

And for not giving up on me.

In the Name of Jesus

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. — Colossians 3:13

Saturday we enjoyed spending time with friends.

Hiking Mission Trails early in the morning.

And having another group of friend over in the afternoon for charcuterie and carrot cake and wine.

Sunday we will go to our Easter sunrise service at Waterfront Park down by the bay.

Our orchestra will play the hymns and our choir will join in the singing.

Kirk and I will serve communion.

It will be a sunny Easter day.

Some of our older family friends will not be able to join us tomorrow, since we have not all be vaccinated, but our other family members will come over for ham.

We are blessed.

 

In the Name of Jesus

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. — Colossians 3:17

Today was the birthday of one of my newer coworkers.

We decorated her desk, and I made scones to celebrate.

She invited me and our boss to lunch!

How thoughtful was that. She insisted that I should not pay since it was her day and she got to call the shots.

Our boss ended up treating us both, which was a very nice surprise.

I give thanks to God my coworkers, my job, my boss, and for the daily opportunities He gives me to encourage others.