- Thanks giving and praise ought to be a lifestyle of a serious Christian
- It is something that we must be known for.
- It comes with benefits
- Jesus was an ardent thanksgiver according to Johnn6:11 and John 11:41
- Apostle Paul was a thanksgiver - he began and ended with thanksgiving in all his epistles and urged believers to do what he was doing
Psalm 100:1-5 | Psalm 114:1-5
Thanksgiving is:
- Acknowledgment of God’s signature in your life and destiny
- Is a major expression of spirituality – spiritual givers are thanksgivers – Isaiah 43:21 | 1 Peter 2:9
- Is appreciation in anticipation
Impact of thanksgiving & praise
- Is the turning point for hopeless situations. The negative situation can turn into testimony - Luke 21:13
- Is a preserver of our blessings - God deserves our gratitude for every act of goodness - Malachi 2:1-2. Testimonies are prophetic seeds - Psalm 136:26
- Perfects our blessings - Anything that God has started in your life that is yet to be completed, thanksgiving is the Perfector - Cleaning of the lepers, the one who returned was completely made whole
Dangers of thanklessness
- Provides room for the enemy to attack i.e satanic invasion. Deut 28:47 | Deut 30:15
- It is a form of pride that can lead to destruction
- Leas to struggling/toiling in life - Mark 6:48-52