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Why is giving thanks to God important?

 

            Because He is worthy of our thanks out of a grateful heart and because we are commanded to. Psalm 106:1, 107:1, 118:1 and 1 Chronicles 16:34 all say the same identical thing. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good*! His faithful love endures forever.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 stretches that thought a bit by saying “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”         

            Does that mean we are to be thankful for trials? Yes, and here’s why. Because trials are learning experiences. Thru them we mature spiritually. What good would it do us if we never suffered any adversity?

            To be grateful enables us to look beyond ourselves to someone or something greater than ourselves. In this instance it would be Almighty God. He does for us what we are unable to do for ourselves. He also, by virtue of His Holy Spirit, enables us to do that which we couldn’t do without assistance.

            God causes or allows all that takes place in His world, and it is done for a specific reason each time. What we are supposed to do is seek the lesson by asking the Lord what the purpose of the trial is so we might learn. Maybe we find out, maybe not, but complaining serves no good purpose. We are God’s representatives on this earth, and it would behoove us to strive to become one of His best representatives. Giving thanks to the Lord is a great place to start. Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

* general religious, ethical, and philosophical term for something that is preferred, beneficial, or virtuous (especially when compared to an alternative that is less of one of those qualities). In most contexts, the concept of good denotes the conduct that should be preferred when posed with a choice between possible actions. Good is generally considered to be the opposite of evil. (Wikipedia)