As Warren Wiersbe reminds us in the NKJV Wiersbe Study Bible, "God's people are a family.". When we sit at our family dinner tables this year, let's remember to thank the Lord. Honor him by studying Scripture throughout the year. Commit to learning about him and Jesus and the Holy Spirit to whom we give our humble thanks.
Answer. The Bible is filled with commands to give thanks to God ( Psalm 106:1; 107:1; 118:1; 1 Chronicles 16:34; 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ). Most verses go on to list reasons why we should thank Him, such as "His love endures forever" ( Psalm 136:3 ), "He is good" ( Psalm 118:29 ), and "His mercy is everlasting" ( Psalm 100:5 ).
As much as there is a power and blessing in giving thanks, there is also a power and blessing in receiving thanks. When we exercise the power of giving thanks, we minister to the needs of those who receive the thanks. This is a true win-win situation. Most people appreciate being appreciated. There is one type of temperament called a Supine.
6. Gratitude Increases Feelings Of Happiness And Well-being. One of the importance of giving thanks to God is that it fills our hearts with joy and contentment. When we take a moment to appreciate all the blessings He bestows on us, our spirits are elevated, and a sense of happiness comes over us. Romans 1 describes those who reject God (and face His judgment as a result) as people who do not give thanks to God (Romans 1:21). Lacking gratefulness is no peccadillo; it is a dangerous — and potentially deadly — red flag. Thankfulness grounded in the gospel dhMUVH.