“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” – Philippians 4:8 KJV

Heaven can’t be purchased with good deeds and sacrifices; it can only be received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Moreover it won’t be a place for complaining about what we had to walk away from in order to be there, but a place wherein we will express gratitude to God for all that He has done to make it possible for us to enjoy.

Are you truly thankful to God for what He has accomplished for you? If so, why leave room for complaints about how He’s directing your life? Wouldn’t it be better to thank Him instead? The attitude that we manifest towards God and others is reflective of how much we value the gift that He has given to us through Jesus Christ.

Perhaps you’ve heard the expression, ‘In the world, but not of it.’ Well, that’s how it ought to be for those who are in Christ; that is, we need to demonstrate that we belong to Jesus Christ by allowing our thoughts to be conformed to His thoughts. Indeed, there’s no better time to start doing that than now. So, let’s give God our best in trying to do that!