The Power of Thank You

Psalms 107: 1-2 (NKJV)

1Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 2Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy.

Reflections:

• -How often do you thank God before asking Him for something?

• Can you think of one small way to show appreciation to someone you’ve taken for granted?

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for being so gracious and loving toward Your people. Thank You for giving us new mercies every single day. When times are difficult and it’s easier to complain, help us to reset our minds and hearts on what You’ve already done for us and what You’ve already brought us through, so that we can have renewed faith and trust in You. Thank You for being a God who never fails. We give honor, praise, thanks, and glory to Your great name.

In Jesus's Name, Amen

Most of us know that giving thanks is a good practice. Since we could talk we’ve been taught to say it to be polite, but “thank you” are some of the most powerful words we have at our disposal. Expressed with sincerity and true gratitude, this phrase can change one’s outlook, bring joy, and serve as a testimony of God’s love. And God values thankfulness. Being thankful or giving thanks is mentioned over 200 times in the Bible. Cultivating more thankfulness provides many benefits in our relationship with God and others.

Gratitude helps us see God. It opens our spiritual eyes and helps us to sense His presence. The more we thank Him, the more we are able to see Him moving on our behalf and working things together for our good. Thankfulness puts us in God’s will. He wants us to give thanks in every situation (1 Thess. 5:18). This act of obedience in the good times and the hard times keeps us in alignment with His perfect plan for our lives.

Gratitude draws us closer to God and deepens our confidence in Him. Thankfulness reminds us of God’s faithfulness and His amazing track record. His reputation and 100% success rate is too good to fail any one of His children. Thankfulness also leads to joy. Pausing to realize the abundance of God’s goodness toward us, especially when we are most undeserving, is the gateway to joy. Finally, gratitude builds our testimony. When we openly thank God and acknowledge what He has done for us, we exhibit a relationship with a personal, caring Father to people around us. We show a peace and contentment not based on what we have, but on Who we know. So, when you have a moment, tell God “thank you”.