2 Timothy 3:1-5 NASB  “Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.”

Last week I attended the funeral of a dear lady from the church I grew up in. It called to mind a book I have kept all these years. One time when I was younger, Sister Helen was putting together a special program at church (may have been Memorial Day, or some holiday like that). She asked me if I would read some narration in the program and I agreed. Afterwards, she gave me a gift to thank me for helping her, a book to teach me to sign the song “Jesus Loves Me.” I’ve kept it all this time because when I see it, I remember her gratitude.

Paul told Timothy that gratitude towards God would be part of an established faith in Christ. I believe that gratitude towards God will naturally spill over to others. Sister Helen went above and beyond to show her gratitude, and I never forgot it.

-Kevi

 

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