As you already know, being thankful is God’s will for us. We’ve seen this all through Scripture but in particular, a familiar line in Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonica, where he told them, and tells us, quite clearly to “…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you…” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV).
So, being thankful is not an option.
Can you imagine what might be accomplished if an entire
country came together on a particular day, united in one accord, to give thanks
to God? Even two believers, lifting their voices together in oneness of mind
and purpose in earnest thankfulness to God can achieve the unimaginable.
Gratitude affects every area of your life; this is a message
that is seen throughout the Word of God. Ephesians 5:19, 20 is just one
example.
“Sing and make music in your
heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in
the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (NIV)
When we are grateful in everything, and we say so it touches
the heart of God.
When we are full of thankfulness, we are actually
acknowledging that it is not our efforts that produce blessings and prosperity
in our lives.
When we are thankful, we are acknowledging God as our
source.
Enter his gates with
thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his
name. (Psalm 100:4 NIV)
Giving thanks to God keeps us humble, not pride-full. Giving
thanks to Him keeps us God-centred, not self-centred.
Beloved, let us continue to purpose in our hearts and minds
to be thankful every day; it’s not too late to cultivate an attitude of
gratitude.
Amen †
Shelley Johnson “Being Thankful” © 2012 revisited November
30, 2025
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