Acknowledging God’s goodness
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV)
The Great Painter
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory. (Isaiah 6:3 NIV)
As you wait in My presence
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. (Romans 8:25 NIV) – As you wait in My presence
God will honor it
I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. (Psalm 116:17 ESV)
An inner peace
Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1. KJV)
Attributes of God’s nature
Oh, how abundant is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You. (Psalm 31:19 ESV)
He is the Supreme Being
Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they existed and were created. (Revelation 4:11 ESV)
Joy is Important for a Christlike Life
Rejoice that your names are written in heaven. (Luke 10:20 ESV)
Lean on Me and I will give you strength
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)
It’s like a reaching up for Him
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. (Psalm 134:2 NIV)
When we tell God “Good job”
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. (Psalm 139:14 ESV)
Our “letter of thanks” to Him
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. (1 Chronicles 16:34 NLT)
He ran back to Jesus
One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. (Luke 17:15 NIV)
He looks for our thanks and our appreciation
For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. (Psalm 100:5 NLT)
“Tried and Proven.”
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. (Psalm 37:23)
His presence in my life will never diminish
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. (John 15:5 KJV)
We are unable to fully understand the greatness of God
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable. (Psalm 145:3 ESV)
True thanksgiving, however, is…
I have learned, in whatsoever state I am in, therewith to be content. (Philippians 4:11 KJV)
You have to quote the terms of the contract
Judge not, that you be not judged. (Matthew 7:1ESV)
There are many “destinations”
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. (2 Thessalonians 3:16 ESV)