Re:Verse passage – Ephesians 1:15-23 (day four)
Having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus… [I] do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:16
Who are the people in your life that you are thankful for?
Paul, as in many of his letters, expresses thanks for the believers who are living boldly for Christ. It was their faith that really stood out to Him. We do not know the specifics of what these faith moments were. He does reference their love for others, but whatever it was, it was enough to bring Paul encouragement while he was in prison. It would have been easy for Paul to be bitter and negative in his current position, but instead, he chose to be thankful. Thankfulness is not only uplifting to the receivers, but it molds the outlook of the givers.
If you find yourself in a constant state of negativity (we all have those moments), work to find the things and people you are thankful for, and go out of your way to let them know. It will be uplifting to you both!
