Seventh-Day Adventist Devotional For Children: “Living With Gratitude”

DAILY BREAD – DEVOTIONAL FOR CHILDREN

EASTERN NIGERIA UNION CONFERENCE CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Title: Living with Gratitude

How can we possibly thank God enough for the joy He gives us?” (1 Thessalonians 3:9)

Have you ever felt so thankful for something that saying “thank you” just didn’t seem like enough? Maybe someone did something incredible for you, like finding your lost toy or helping you when you were in trouble. Well, the Apostle Paul felt the same way when he heard good news from his friend Timothy about the church in Thessalonica.
Paul was filled with joy when he learned about the strong faith of the Thessalonians. He was so grateful to God for their faith that he wondered how he could ever thank God enough (1 Thessalonians 3:9). But Paul already had an answer – he would continue to follow Jesus and live out his faith.
Paul had taught the Thessalonians about Jesus, and their faith and love encouraged him while he faced difficulties. They showed their gratitude to Paul by putting what they learned into practice and staying firm in their faith (1 Thessalonians 3:7-9).
We may not be able to repay God for everything He has done for us, but we can show our gratitude by living for Him. We can follow Jesus, show love to others, and put into practice the wisdom we have learned.
Remember, God doesn’t want something from us; He wants something for us. The blessings we receive are reminders of God’s grace, and we can honor Him by how we live.

Thought for Reflection:
Think about one blessing from God that you are really thankful for. How can you show your gratitude to God by living out your faith each day.

Song
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One.
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.
(Chorus)
And now let the weak say, “I am strong.”
Let the poor say, “I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us.”
Give thanks!

Prayer :
Dear God, Thank you for all the blessings and joy you have given us. Help us to show our gratitude by living for you each day. Give us the strength to follow Jesus and put into practice the wisdom we have learned. May our lives bring glory to you. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.