212: Giving Thanks in All Things with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode #48)

On today’s solo show, we are tackling the topic of giving thanks in all things – what it means, what it doesn’t mean, and why it is actually what is best for you – no matter what you are going through. I hope you will come away from this episode feeling encouraged and inspired this Thanksgiving week.

What I Chat about in Today’s Episode:

~1 Thessalonians 5:18 and what it does and does not mean

~The common misconception we make of thinking we are being called to give thanks *for* all things, and why it is important to understand we are actually called to give thanks *in* all things – how this is different and why that difference matters

~Understanding that our ability to give thanks in all things comes down to our knowing and believing the character of God

~Inspiring quotes on the topic of giving thanks from people in church history

~My own experience of being able to give thanks in all things – even during my husband’s deployment

~And more!

Resources Mentioned

Offer for a free audiobook and 30 day trial membership from Audible: www.audibletrial.com/HomeandHearth

One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp

QUOTES TO REMEMBER:

“We are not called by God to give thanks *for* all things; we are called by God to give thanks *in* all things – and that one little word change makes all the difference in the world.”

“This concept of giving thanks in all things comes down to our ability to know and believe the character of God. We can only give thanks to God in all circumstances if we trust Him, and we can only trust God if we know His character.”

“Ann Voskamp once said, ‘We only enter into the full life if our faith gives thanks. Because how else do we accept His free gift of salvation if not with thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is the evidence of our acceptance of whatever He gives. Thanksgiving is the manifestation of our Yes! to His grace.’”

“Warren Wiersby once said, ‘The Christian who walks with the Lord and keeps constant communion with Him will see many reasons for rejoicing and thanksgiving all day long.’”

“Jim Eliot once said, ‘I pray for you, that all your misgivings will be melted to thanksgivings. Remember that the shadow a thing casts often far exceeds the size of the thing itself (especially if the light be low on the horizon) and though some future fear may strut brave darkness as you approach, the thing itself will be but a speck when seen from beyond. Oh that He would restore us often with that ‘aspect from beyond,’ to see a thing as He sees it, to remember that He dealeth with us as with sons.’”

“Giving thanks in all things is what is best for us – it offers that encouragement we need when life is hard and we are struggling. It bolsters us as we remember that Romans 8:28 really is true, and God really does work everything together for our good.”

WHERE YOU CAN FIND REBEKAH ONLINE:

Websites – Hargraves Home and Hearth

Instagram –@rebekahhargraves

Facebook – Hargraves Home and Hearth

Twitter – @hhomeandhearth

Podcast – Home and Hearth Podcast

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