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The Bible says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick” (Prov. 13:12). It also tells us, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1). If the enemy can get you to lose hope, he can get you to stop living by faith.

As Christians, we need to acknowledge that God is good. He gives us all things and He creates all things. We should never forget that. On top of that, we should be always be thankful for the things God gives to us, because we are His creations. Here are some Bible verses about gratitude if you need help giving thanks to God. It doesn't come naturally for everyone, so it's understandable if you need guidance! Psalms 107:1 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever. Psalms 118:24 This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 136:1 O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever. Lamentations 3:23 They are new every morning: great is your faithfulness. John 11:41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank you that you have heard me. Ephesians 1:16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things to God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also you are called in one body; and be you thankful. Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Hebrews 12:28 Why we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no ficklenss, neither shadow of turning.

Our God is good and His love is eternal. Let’s follow David’s lead in Psalm 100 by humbling ourselves in gratitude before the Lord. Complete the song of praise below with your own words of thanks. Shout triumphantly to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. _______________________________________ (Go ahead! Shout out or write down a triumphant praise!) Acknowledge that Yahweh is God. He made us, and we are His — His people, the sheep of His pasture. _______________________________________ (Celebrate who God is and who we are to Him.) Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name.

Revelation 7:12 As we wrap up this time of thanksgiving to the Lord by reflecting on Psalms of Gratitude from His Word, let’s spend today meditating on this powerful verse from the book of Revelation. May our prayers of thanks to God bring Him blessing and glory and honor forever and ever. Amen. Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever. Amen.

What are you grateful for today? Express your thanks to God.

Psalm 104: He Make the Clouds His Chariot Praise the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. He wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters. He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind. He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants. He set the earth on its foundations; it can never be moved. Psalm 104:1-5

Psalm 105: Call on His Name Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm 105:1-4

Psalm 111: He Provides Food Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate. He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. Psalm 111:1-5

Psalm 145: God's Wonderful Works I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All you have made will praise you, O Lord; your saints will extol you. Psalm 145:1-10

Psalm 118: Give Thanks to the Lord Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 118:1

Psalm 98: Let the Mountains Sing Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; make music to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, with trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn— shout for joy before the Lord, the King. Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, Let the mountains sing together for joy; let them sing before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity. Psalm 98:1-8

Psalm 147: Make Music Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! ... Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp. Psalm 147:1 and 147:7

Psalm 100: We are the Sheep Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his ; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:1-5

Psalm 117: Praise the Lord, All Nations Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord. Psalm 117:1-2

Psalm 103: Praise His Holy Name Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:1-12

Psalm 95: The Mountain Peaks Belong to Him Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. Psalm 95:1-4

Psalm 107: His Love Endures Forever Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 107:1

Psalm 92: How Great Are Your Works It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your deeds, O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of your hands. How great are your works, O Lord, how profound your thoughts! Psalm 92:1-5

Say Thank You to God There are times when awe and gratitude overwhelm us, whether we're seeing a sunset, watching a child laugh or just appreciating a special moment. These are the moments when we just want to thank God for the good things in our lives, and praise God for the amazing world around us.

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

Give thanks to the Lord for he creates wonders. His love endures forever. (Verses 4-9) Give thanks to the Lord for he delivers us. His love endures forever. (Verses 10-24) Give thanks to the Lord for he gives us food each day. His love endures forever. (Verse 25) Give thanks to the God of the Heavens for he is good. His love endures forever. (Verse 26)

The Father in heaven wants everyone to know how much HE loves them and desires to bless them, if they will trust HIM and obey HIS Word.

Whoever does not Love does not Love know GOD, because GOD is Love. 1 John 4:8.

God's grace is only a prayer away.

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