Thanksgiving

1 Thessalonians 5:18

No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Thanksgiving is the expression of gratitude, the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favours, especially to God,

Jayson D Bradley wrote    “Would you know who is the greatest saint in the world? It is not he who prays most or fasts most; it is not he who gives most alms or is most eminent for temperance, chastity, or justice; but it is he who is always thankful to God,"

Apostle Paul charges the people of Thessalonians to understand the Will of God for those who belong to Christ

The will of God is for everyone to be thankful for everything in all situations, wether it be good or bad, in sickness and in health, in riches and in famine... Whatsoever situation we find ourselves we should always be thankful.

What should we be thankful for?

We are to be thankful for His love...  "John  3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life"

His love is extended to everyone on earth without discrimination, even when we do not deserve this love, He still loves us... And His love is everlasting.

We should thank God for His patience...  (2peter 3:9)

With our wicked acts and deeds, God should have write  many of us off from the face of the earth, He should have destroy many because of their wicked thoughts and indignation against another... But Him full of patience is waiting  patiently for us to have a change of heart and mind, giving us a second chance to repent.

We should thank Him for the salvation of our soul. (Romans 6:23)

Christ died for all, irrespective of religion, race, colour or belief. Anyone who calls and accept Him will be saved.... We are no more salves to sin and death, for Christ has given us the grace and liberty over them.

Today, have a thankful heart, in everything, no matter the situation you are going through....  Thank Him for what He has done, for what He is doing and for what He is yet to do.

Thanking God is one of the practical ways of making God happy and pleasing Him.

Cultivate the habit of thanksgiving and see how God will turn your situations around for better.

God bless you.

Prayer Key.

1. Lord thank you for anther say like this in Jesus name.

2. Lord give me a thankful heart in Jesus name.

3. Help me Lord, to be thankful in all situation I find myself in Jesus name.

4. Thank you for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.