In a Most Unusual Year, Thank God Anyway

We have so much to thank God for including 7 gifts of His love to each of us in Christ Jesus: 

1. His _______________

“let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.: (Isaiah 55:7) 
““Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” (Isaiah 1:18) 

2. His _______________

“This is the purpose that is purposed concerning the whole earth, and this is the hand that is stretched out over all the nations. For the LORD of hosts has purposed, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who will turn it back?” (Isaiah 14:26–27)
“Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.” (Psalm 139:16)
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)

3. His _______________

“the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;” (Psalm 19:8) 
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” (Isaiah 40:8)

4. His _______________

“remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’” (Isaiah 46:9–10) 
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) 

5. His _______________ 

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1)
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) 
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) 

6. His _______________ 

“fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10) 
“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;” (2 Corinthians 4:8–9) 
“for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5) 

7. His _______________ 

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” (Isaiah 26:3) 
“Oh that you had paid attention to my commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea;” (Isaiah 48:18) 
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27) 
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6–7) 
“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Putting It Into Practice

During this most unusual year, I am learning to thank God for: