"Give Thanks in All Circumstances,
For this Is God's Will for You in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:18
"Do Not Be Anxious about Anything,
But in Everything, by Prayer and Petition,
With Thanksgiving, Present Your Requests to God.
And the Peace of God, Which Transcends All Understanding,
Will Guard Your Hearts & Minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6-7
"Let Us Come Before Him with Thanksgiving
And Extol Him with Music and Song.
For the Lord Is a Great God, The Great King above All Gods."
Psalms 95:2-3
Colossians 2:6-7 ; I Chronicles 16:34
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Thanksgiving Is a Key Part of Prayer; Praise to God
consists of 2
Parts:
1. Adoration for His Nature
2. Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Does Several Things:
1. Gives All the Glory to God, Where it Belongs.
2. It Is a Vital Part of Living by Faith,
Especially When You Give Thanks for Unanswered Prayers in Faith.
3. It Helps You "Count Your Blessings".
4. It Lifts Your Spirits.
5. It Brings You Closer to God.
6. It Helps You Remember the Good Things God Does for You.
• Thank God For:
- His Constant Presence (Matthew 28:20)
- Answered Prayers
- His Great Love for You, His Son Jesus, His Salvation,...
- Your Spouse, Your Children, Your Family,...
- Everything You Have (Health, Food, Shelter, Clothing, Job,…)
- Everything You Don't Have (God Knows What Is Best for You)
- Your Friends, Your Church, Your Pastors, Your Sunday School Class,...
- Every Thing Good (or Bad) in Your Life.
• Try Thanking God in the Bad Things That Happen in Your Life.
For His Caring for You, His Love, His Presence,…
God's Peace Really Will Help You Through the Trouble.
( Romans 5:3-5 ; James 1:2-4 ; Romans 8:28 ;
Jeremiah 29:11)
(From Kevin Bart)
http://www.intimacywithgod.com
