REASON FOR THANKSGIVING

IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: REASON FOR THANKSGIVING

When we take the time to stop and look at all the blessings we enjoy because of our relationship with the Lord, it is easy to see why we should be a thankful people. We need to stop and take a spiritual inventory of all the blessings we enjoy in the Lord.

Psalm 103.
David catalogues the blessings of the Lord and calls on the people of God to remember those blessings, v. 2, and to praise the Lord for those blessings, v. 1.

Those blessings include:

1. Forgiveness – v. 3, 8-12

2. Spiritual health – v. 3

3. Redemption – v. 4

4. Blessings – v. 4

5. Satisfaction – v. 5

6. Strength – v. 5

7. The Word of God – v. 7

8. God’s infinite mercy – v. 8, 17

9. Our family relationship with God – v. 13

10. His patience – v. 14

THINK OF ALL YOU HAVE IN HIM:

His love, His mercy and His grace
His salvation and forgiveness
The Word of God
The Church
The privilege of prayer, v. 6 – Ill Thanksgiving adds the element of expectation to the act of prayer. Thanksgiving allows faith to expect an answer to the prayers it offers.

Now, stop to think of how the Lord has blessed you:

Financially
Physically
Spiritually
With family and friends
With a home in Heaven
By answering prayer, moving mountains, meeting needs, comforting your heart, offering unconditional love and forgiveness.

When we take the time to look around at all the blessings we enjoy as God’s children, it is easy to see that we have ample reason for thanksgiving! This week take time to say thank you Lord always.

LET US PRAY
DEAR LORD JESUS TEACH US TO PRAISE YOU WITH ALL WE HAVE AND LET US ALWAYS HAVE GOOD REASON TO THANK YOU IN JESUS NAME.

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