Are You Remembering to Tell God Thank You?
We make many requests - do we remember to thank Him?
The invitation Sunday night reminded us to be thankful.
It’s easy to forget to be thankful for all God has done - and is doing - for us.
What is the opposite of thankful?
I wasn’t entirely sure, so I looked it up. Some of the words that came up as opposites of “thankful” were:
Displeased.
Dissatisfied.
Joyless.
Ungrateful.
These terms ought not to describe Christians - and here’s why.
Paul reminded Christians that giving thanks is God’s will for us.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
The phrase “this is God’s will” doesn’t often occur in the New Testament. When we are told “this is God’s will,” it should get our attention.
Christians are supposed to be known as thankful people. Our prayers should be full of thankfulness. Our interactions with others should show our gratitude for what they do for us.
When your prayers are answered, remember to thank God - just as the one leper returned to thank Jesus for healing him (Luke 17:11-19). As that passage points out, thanking God is a way of glorifying Him.