A Daily Life Of Praise And Thanksgiving
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made
us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the
saints in light (Colossians 1:12).
The Bible says God has blessed us with all
spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ
Jesus (Ephesians 1:3). This is enough to make you
ecstatic with gratitude to the Lord every day of your
life. How could anyone read or hear that and still be
complaining? God wants us to give thanks every day,
not complaints. The Scripture is clear in saying that
this is the will of God concerning you: “In everything
give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
A life of daily thanksgiving, however, doesn’t
suggest a life devoid of challenges. Challenges may
come, but in the midst of it all, lift your hands and say,
“Lord, I give thanks, for greater is He that’s in me than
he that’s in the world.” There’s no need to complain
or grumble about any situation; as a child of God, you
were born into victory; you can’t be disadvantaged.
Romans 8:28 says, “…we know that all things
work together for good to them that love God, to them
who are the called according to his purpose.” This is
why the Lord expects you to always give thanks. Even
now, lift your hands and give thanks because you’ve
overcome the world; you’re more than a conqueror!
In the same prayer of Paul, where the Lord
expressed His desire for us to be fruitful in every good
work, He also tells us to give thanks: “That ye might
walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being
fruitful in every good work…Giving thanks unto the
Father…” (Colossians 1:10-12). Complainers can’t be
fruitful in every good work; they can’t be effective
soul winners. Instead, complainers gripe about their
perceived misfortune. Don’t be that way; rather, give thanks.
David said, “…I will bless the Lord at all times: his
praise shall continually be in my mouth” (Psalm 34:1).
Keep His praise in your mouth, not sometimes, but
always. That’s how victors live: they don’t complain;
they praise; they give thanks to the Lord. Make it your
lifestyle and you’ll always find angels mobilized on your
behalf. A lifestyle of gratitude will continually attract
blessings and favour to you, giving you more reasons
to give thanks! Hallelujah.
Confession
Dear Father, I give thanks to you, because my life is a well-watered
garden, producing excellent fruits in and out of season. I win
always, because greater is He that’s in me, than he that’s in the
world. Hallelujah!
Further study:
1 Chronicles 16:8-10; Psalms 30:4; 1 thessalonians 5:18 AMP
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 7:7-29
Genesis 23-24
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 5:1-10
Genesis 9