EXPRESSING THANKFULNESS
November 16, 2018
Prayer: Lord we thank You for life, work to do, and family and friends who love us.
Scripture: Let them give thanks to the LORD for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for men. Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders.
Psalm 107:31-32 NIV
Psalm 107 contains 43 verses that create a compiled (but not complete) list of reasons to be thankful and how to express thankfulness. Here are a few of the examples:
•He guides when you cannot find your way – Some of you may have wandered in the desert for a while trying to decide what to do with your life, where to live, or who to share it with. Throughout life we are faced with many tough decisions. Give thanks that He guides you.
•He forgives our sins and breaks the chains the hold us in the bondage of guilt – Many of you have experienced guilt that holds you captive. You suffer mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Some of you know He forgives but hold yourself captive to guilt. Receive His forgiveness, and thank Him for breaking your chains of guilt.
•He saves us from distress, affliction and troubles – Whether you suffer from disease, a corrupt working environment, difficulties from bad decisions or the decisions of others; God rescues and heals. Thank Him for the times that He has rescued, healed or restored you.
•He meets our needs, rewards our faith and blesses us in ways we never imagined – Thank Him for what He has given to you and yours.
As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, I encourage you to share with one another the many reasons you have to be thankful. Secondly, I ask that you think of just a few people you know –students, family, friends, neighbors, etc. who are suffering in one of the areas mentioned. Pray for them every day just as you pray for one another. My prayer for you is that God would be exalted through your expressed thankfulness.
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