"And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father." (New Living Translation)
The idea of thankfulness is repeated three times in these three verses. Thankfulness is to be our basic orientation to life. How do you become more thankful? By taking in the word of God and letting it make you wise. Understanding God's ways leads to joy, peace, and the ability to love others truly.
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