A very brief auto-biographic article in Christianity Today tells of J.I.Packer’s desire to recount his blessings/surprises from God. From the article:
Paul, discipling converts, harps constantly on the virtue, duty, and (by implication) blessing of constant giving of thanks to God. “Be filled with the Spirit … always giving thanks to God the Father for everything” (Eph. 5:18, 20).
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