Carrying out this social relief work involves far more than helping meet the bare needs of poor Christians. It also produces abundant and bountiful thanksgivings to God. This relief offering is a prod to live at your very best, showing your gratitude to God by being openly obedient to the plain meaning of the Message of Christ. You show your gratitude through your generous offerings to your needy brothers and sisters, and really toward everyone. Meanwhile, moved by the extravagance of God in your lives, they'll respond by praying for you in passionate intercession for whatever you need. Thank God for this gift, his gift. No language can praise it enough!
— 2 Corinthians 9:12-15 MSG
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And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17
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I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.-Psalm 9:1
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You, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.-Psalm 3:3
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"When you're caught up in thanking Me, you won't have time for worry or complaining.”
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"I--the Lord of the universe--am always available to help you.”
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