Saying Thankyou

Better than thanksgiving is thanksliving.

Author Unknown

Jeremiah 30:19 - Thanksgiving will come out of them, a sound of celebration. I will multiply them, and they will not decrease; I will honor them, and they will not be insignificant. (HCSB)

Colossians 4:2 - Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. (HCSB)

I have been in many churches where we reviewed the prayer list and checked on prayer needs and have besought the Lord’s grace on behalf of many. Most churches have this same list, a standing list of those that need prayer. But I have not seen in many churches a list of answered prayers which would result in praise to God for His work in our lives.

It is as if we just expect God to do these things; it’s just His business or duty to take care of us...right? The One and Only God, who created us and all that is around us to reflect His Glory is faithful and just, but wouldn’t it be a good thing to stop often and reflect on some specific things God has done for us, and is doing for us daily?

Wake up sleepers and rise from the daily doldrums of life and see what God has done for you. You should first give praise to God for being born in this rich and beautiful country, and then begin to thank Him for health, for food, for a roof over your head, for every way you can find that He has blessed you. But first of all thank Him for Calvary and for our redemption and salvation, give thanks for, and to our Jesus…God’s Blessingss.

Pastor William