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Benefits Of Being Grateful To God by topshore(f): 11:53am On Jan 03, 2023 |
Scripture Texts: Philippians 4:6-7; Luke 17:11-19 MEMORY VERSE: “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Happy new year to you Brethren! “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” – Psalms 136:1. It's a great privilege to be alive today. His mercy and grace brought us into year 2023 as it had been in ages past, and not by the works of our own righteousness. You may be thinking or saying: why should I be grateful when certain things happened or did not happen but I have a word from the Lord today from our memory verse: "In everything, give thanks to God..." This new year- 2023 is another opportunity God Has given us to bring forth good fruits and that's why He didn't hew us down because of His mercy. We should be grateful for another chance to live right. In addition, when we show our gratitude to God no matter what challenges we may be passing through, there are many benefits that are attached to it, and that is what we'll be looking at today. I pray that God that brought us into this new year will see us through by the same grace and mercy. He will preserve us from all evils and will never allow any grief or sorrow befall our hearts and loved ones this year and beyond, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen! Benefits of Being Grateful to God (1) Staying grateful to God and expressing genuine thanks to Him always glorifies Him. When we glorify God, He is always provoked to bless us more. 2 Corinthians 4:15 underscores this point: “For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.” (2) It helps you to see God. The more you thank Him, the more you see Him working in you and around you. (3) It helps you sense God’s presence, love and care. 4) It fully positions you in the centre of His will. It is God’s will that you are thankful on good days and bad days (1 Thessalonians 5:18). (5) You will see God’s hands in all situations and circumstances and He will give you supernatural peace (Philippians 4:6-7). (6) It will draw you closer to God and qualify you for more of His blessings. In Luke 17:11-19, out of the ten lepers that Jesus healed, one stayed grateful. He returned, glorified God and thanked Him. He did not take the favour of the Lord for granted like the other nine. Jesus put a divine seal on his healing – he was made completely free from leprosy! (7) It brings contentment and makes what you have enough. It will save you from incurring God’s wrath like the Israelites who murmured against Him in the wilderness. Godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6-. ( It deepens faith. I encourage you to keep a record of God’s faithfulness. It is called gratitude or testimonies journal. Read them from time to time and you will never forget that God is forever faithful. This will boost your faith (Psalm 136:1). (9) It leads to joy. Psalm 126:1-3 confirms that the Hebrew exiles were thankful to God for turning around their captivity, and the result of their gratitude was their hearts being filled with joy. (10) It protects you from falling prey to the devil’s lies and deceits. (11) It guards you against envy. You will be happy with what you have and will not want what belongs to someone else. A heart that is truly grateful has no room left for envy. (12) It helps you live in the present and appreciate God’s goodness every time. Ungrateful people ask, “Why were the former days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask this” (Ecclesiastes 7:10). (13) It is a way of giving your testimony. Every time you openly thank God and acknowledge His goodness in your life, you make yourself evidence of a changed or blessed life and that is a testimony. Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. It is the key to your divine increase and all-round fulfillment. Let's thank God profusely for what you have on a daily basis. He will give you what you want and your joy will be full this year and beyond, in the name of Jesus. I pray that the Lord that made us see this year will make us enjoy His life and give us grace to do His Will. He will give us the grace to see next year and many years to come, in Jesus Christ name, amen! In case the mercy of God has brought you into this new year but you have not given your life to Christ, please do so now to enjoy God's maximum blessing. Say this short prayer after me: "Lord Jesus, I come to You now, come into my life, take control of my life and change my world. Give me a new beginning and translate my life to the Kingdom of Light. I say bye-bye to satan and darkness , in Jesus Christ name I pray, amen! Congratulations!!! God bless you! Peace! Reference List: Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 1&2 January 2023, Dr. D.K Olukoya Anon, (n.d.) https://flatimes.com/mfm/ [Accessed 3 Jan. 2023]. |
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