The Bible is overflowing with clear, direct commands to give thanks to God.
Psalm 100:4 — Enter His gates with thanksgiving; give thanks and bless His name.
Psalm 107:1 — Give thanks to the Lord because He is good; His love endures forever.
Psalm 92:1 — It is good to give thanks to the Lord and sing praises.
Hebrews 13:15 — Continually offer a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of thankful lips.
Psalm 69:30 — Magnify God with thanksgiving.
Psalm 30:4 — Sing to Him; give thanks to His holy name.
Philippians 4:6 — Present your requests to God with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2 — Be devoted to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Psalm 136:26 — Give thanks to the God of heaven; His mercy endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34 — Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
1 Corinthians 15:57 — Thank God who gives us victory through Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 2:14 — Thanks be to God who leads us in triumph.
Colossians 3:17 — Whatever you do, do it in Jesus’ name, giving thanks.
Psalm 9:1 — I will give thanks to You, Lord, with all my heart.
Psalm 107:8 — Thank the Lord for His steadfast love and wonderful works.
Luke 17:15–16 — The healed man returned, fell at Jesus’ feet, and thanked Him.
Summary:
Giving thanks is God’s will for every believer.
Thanksgiving is worship, not just a feeling.
Gratitude should be continual, not occasional.
We thank God for His goodness, mercy, salvation, deliverance, and daily provision. Thanksgiving strengthens faith, brings peace, and keeps your heart aligned with God.
LET US BE SURE TO LIVE OUR LIFE GIVING GOD THANKS. OUR GOD IS WORTHY OF THANKS.
Romans 1:21 warns that those who “did not praise and thank Him for being God” experienced spiritual darkness as a consequence.
PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
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