Give thanks to the Lord... Make known his deeds among the peoples! 1 Chronicles 16: 8

Oh, give thanks to the LORD!
Call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the peoples! 1 Chronicles 16: 8

     Ever had someone's testimony change your life or just propelled your walk with Christ to the next level? Well, it has happened to me and that is why testimonies are so important. Some people feel more willing to share than others but when you can share in detail or not so much detail what God has done in your life, it helps others a lot! 

     We must give thanks and let other people know what our Lord is capable of and what He has done. Praise His name!

God bless you!

God we thank You and praise Your glorious name! 1Chronicles 29:13

“Now therefore, our God, we thank You and praise Your glorious name. 1Chronicles 29:13

Everyday is a day of thanksgiving! God has been so good to me, and everyday He's blessing me!
Today is Thanksgiving Day! Although some countries do not celebrate it, it's a national holiday in other countries. Its a good time to get together with family and enjoy many delicacies. Many sit around the table, state the things they are grateful for and then stuff themselves with turkey and ham.
       Although it promotes family togetherness, the purpose of this day should not be forgotten. It is a day to give thanks to God, hence the name of

I will give thanks to You forever! Psalms 30:11-12

      

11You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, 12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever. Psalms 30:11-12

      Have you ever been a place in your life where the circumstances you were going through were too much to bear, it seemed, but God was able to turn your sadness into joy and your heartache into happiness? Sometimes it's only when we look back from where God brought us that we are more thankful, therefore we cannot keep silent and MUST praise Him.

      I've often heard that persons who have a greater testimony often have a "crazier" praise. It reminds me of the woman with the alabaster box Luke 7:36-50. Jesus told Simon a story about 2 person who owed a moneylender, one owed a greater amount than the other.  Neither could pay him back so he told them to forget about it. Jesus then asked Simon, which one of them would love the moneylender more. Simon replied correctly by saying that the one that owed more. 

      When we've been through a lot in life like the woman with the alabaster box had been through, and our sins are forgiven, the love and gratitude that we have for the Lord is one that is sincere,  one that in overwhelming and brings us to tears whenever we think about it.

      Jesus said "Whoever has been forgiven little, loves little." So imagine if you have been forgiven a great number of things, your love should be great. 

      In this Psalms, David says that He will give thanks to the Lord forever! That should be our constant state of being, a state of gratitude. The mere fact that Jesus died for us while we were still sinners is enough to not be silent and give Him praises forever. 

An attitude of gratitude, this season and forever. 

Pray, be watchful and give thanks. Colossians 4:2

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2

      This is some good advice to us as believers. We must continue to pray, being vigilant and thankful. Prayer connects us with our heavenly Father so that communion can take place. Let's be vigilant of the things around us, knowing that the time is near and waiting for Jesus' return. Let's be thankful in all things, in all circumstances as this humbles us and molds us to be more spiritually minded.

     We are reminded of this throughout scripture. Let us take heed and apply it to our lives. 

May God's blessings be upon your lives brothers and sisters in Christ.

In everything give thanks, for it is God's will 1 Thessalonians 5: 18

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5: 18

      No matter what you are going through, give thanks to God. There is always a ray of light or a glimmer of hope in any circumstance when we are believers of the Lord. That ray of light is God Himself, because He will deliver us, even if we have to suffer a little while. When I think about the persecution the early believers went through and the fate of some of the disciples, the things that I go through means nothing because there is no way my afflictions can compare to theirs. My heartaches can never compare to that of Jesus' when he had to be put to death in order to save our souls. 

     Paul tells us that giving thanks is the will of God in Jesus for us. God wants us to be thankful to Him. He wants us to remember Him when we are so consumed by our troubles. He wants us to keep our faith fixed on Him when everything you trust fails you. It is His will that we are thankful in Jesus. In Christ Jesus meaning those who know the teachings of Christ, those who live by the teachings of Christ, those who are in Christ, this is the Lord's will for you. 

     The Lord wants us to be grateful and thankful in whatever circumstance. He wants us to be happy. Let's remember His word, when we are confronted with trails and different afflictions. Let us give thanks through it all.

God bless you!