How Do I Give Thanks to God When I Don't Feel Very Thankful?

How Do I Give Thanks to God When I Don't Feel Very Thankful?

Author: Adriel Sanchez November 25, 2021 Duration: 25:01

Episode 845 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.

Show Notes

Questions in this Episode

1. I want to exercise through yoga but I know that some people think any practice of yoga is an act of worship to other gods. What do you think?

2. I feel completely condemned and that God has given up on me. What should I do, how do I know that I have surrendered my life to the Lord?

3. I know that in the Psalms it says that we should give thanks to the Lord, and I know that this isn't just good advice, but I often feel uncomfortable giving thanks in prayer because I honestly don't feel very thankful. Is this a form of paying lip service and going through the motions or should we practice giving thanks even if we don't feel like it?

4. Is Jeremiah 29:11 only a promise to the nation of Israel or does it apply to us as well?

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