1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

There are many reasons for us to be thankful, but if you’re having a hard time thinking of some, here are some scriptures from the living translation for you to meditate on.

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful loves endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34

We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds. Psalm 75:1

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to the Most High. Psalm 92:1

Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Psalm 105:1

And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety. 2 Corinthians 1:11

And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20

It would be a good idea to make a list of the joys and benefits of salvation. We have the Word of God, the blessings of the resurrection power of Jesus Christ, the benefits of being filled with the Holy Spirit, being Spirit lead and empowered at our disposal. We also have access to the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Think of these things and how they benefit your daily life and I’m sure that you can build an incredible list of the benefits of being saved. Let the practice of being thankful transform our perspective of the world and deliver us of a selfish heart.

Growing in heart and the practice of thanksgiving,
Pastor Darrell