How often do you thank God? It is normal for many people to complain and murmur more than to give thanks to God. However, thanksgiving is the way of life of a true believer and it determines his access to God and His blessings. In this post, you're encouraged to live a life of gratitude as a lifestyle.
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you - I Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV).
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name - Psalms 100:4 (NKJV).
Introduction
A person that is grateful will be thankful. However, discontentment has made it difficult for many people to see the goodness of God around them. This causes them not to appreciate God for His blessings. Rather, they would murmur and complain to God for the things He's yet to do for them. Yet a life of gratitude as a lifestyle is a way to get more from the Lord. Therefore, now you're saved, exercise yourself in being grateful to God all the time.
Why Thanksgiving?
1. It is the will of God
It's God's will that we give Him thanks in everything. This includes when it's favourable or not favourable. And as a child of God, you're to obey the will of God. Also, as you give our Father thanks, He will come into that situation, and what is not of God will disappear.
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you - I Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV).
2. It gives access to the Father
You enter the gates of heaven with thanksgiving if you desire to gain access to God. Otherwise, you will not be allowed into the Lord's presence. So, no matter how urgent or pressing your request is, you must first give thanks to the Almighty Father.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name - Psalms 100:4 (NKJV).
3. Secures your blessings
Expressing your gratitude to God will secure your blessings. This is because as you praise the Lord, He causes increases to come your way. And these increases can be in different forms, including financial and material blessings.
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