Revive Me #47– Give Thanks

Revive Me, Week 47–A Year of Growing Stronger in the Lord

Give Thanks

“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.”

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“Be thankful” (Col. 3:15; 4:2).  “Give thanks to Him and praise His name” (Psa. 100:4).

When?

• In all circumstances- 1 Thess. 5:18
• In all that you say and do- Col. 3:17
• In every situation- Phil. 4:6
• Always and for everything- Eph. 5:20
• Forever- Psa. 30:12

Why?

• For God is good and His love endures forever- 1 Chron. 16:34; Psa. 106:1
• Because it is God’s will for you- 1 Thess. 5:18
• For the Lord is the great God, the great King- Psa. 95:2,3
• Because of the kingdom- Heb. 12:28
• Because everything God created is good- 1 Tim. 4:4
• Because of grace- 2 Cor. 4:15
• Because of the generosity of others- 2 Cor. 9:11
• Because it is good-Psa. 92:1
• Because of all of the Lord’s wonderful deeds- Psa. 9:1,2
• Because God answers- Psa. 118:21
• Because the one who does it glorifies God- Psa. 50:23

Expressing thanks should be easy for the Christian.  We are most blessed!  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, readers.  May the Lord bless you and your loved ones as you continue to live for Him.

Suggestions for the Week:

1.  Memorize Psalm 100
2.  Send handmade cards expressing thanks for several individuals who may feel unappreciated, unnoticed, or taken for granted.
3.  Makes sure your daily prayers overflow with thanksgiving.
4. Create a list of specific things to be thankful for.  Post it in a prominent place and add to it daily.

Read it.  Memorize it.  Live it.

Author: Kathy Pollard

I'm a Christian woman, happily married to my best friend, Neal. We have 3 grown sons, Gary, Dale, and Carl, and 3 sweet daughters-in-law, Chelsea, Janelle, and Emily. Neal preaches for the Lehman Ave. church of Christ in Bowling Green, KY. We love the Lord and His church! View all posts by Kathy Pollard