Praise and Give Thanks

Psalms 50:14-5, 48:1, James 1:17

Each day one receives many blessings and their life is enriched by the mercies of God. However, many times, the follower of God just takes life and its blessings for granted and travels on through another day and chapter of their life. It is essential to living in victory and power that the believer invests time to praise and thank their Lord. Often the prayer for more blessings is on one’s mind and the thanks and praise to the Lord are forgotten. It is good to start each day by praising God and giving thanks to Him for the multitudes of answers to prayers and the joy God gives each day. Stop now, reflect on God’s rich blessings poured into your life, and thank Him. The tendency for mankind is to focus on their trials and problems and they soon forget their joys and victories. However, the soul is refreshed and renewed as the mind, heart, and life are focused on His blessings. Yes, He does care about our problems, troubles, and hurts but it is in praising Him and being thankful that one is lifted to a new level of abundant living.

Prayer: thank You Lord for the many blessings You have showered on my life and the joy that comes as I centered on You.

Project: List why you are joyful and the many things that God has given to you for which you are thankful.