Daily Prayers Friday, 10 June 2022
Why Giving Thanks to God is Important
The act of ‘giving thanks’ is important for our spiritual growth but also is the will of God for all of us.
1 Thessalonians 5: 18
“Giving thanks in all circumstances: for this is the will of GOD in Christ Jesus for you”
Thanksgiving is the basic response of a soul to the existence of a personal and almighty God.
From the sacrifices of Abel to Miriam’s song of joy to the Apostle Paul’s beautiful prayers of gratitude, holy men and women of faith in every generation have called on the Lord with thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is the basic unit of our communication with God. It is the most repeated expression of faith between man and God. Thanksgiving is important because it is a sure sign that a person has a true and vital relationship with God.
Neglect in giving Thanks to God is the first step away from a relationship with God and plunge us into darkness.
Romans 1: 21
“For even though they know God, they did not honour Him as God or give thanks; but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.”
Pagans and unbelievers do not give thanks, but believers who neglect giving thanks are taking one-step towards disbelief that will eventually plunge them into darkness and ultimate denial of Christ. Thanksgiving is important because it signals that our faith is strong.
We must constantly giving thanks in private and public to signify our worship, which is the antidote to so many emotional and spiritual evils.
When faced with difficult circumstances, disappointments and failures, we can respond with fear, anger or despair or we can lift up our eyes to God, who has promised us the final victory through Jesus Christ and give thanks for the blessings of salvation, which we enjoy now and forever. Paul, the Apostle, when beaten and imprisoned unjustly, when his mission seemed in shambles, did not despair; he chose to give thanks and offer songs and prayers of praise from his jail cell (Acts 16:25).
His release from jail by an earthquake is symbolic of our release from prison of fear and despair when we offer God thanksgiving and faith during our times of trial and suffering. Thanksgiving is important because it is the highest expression of our hope, gratitude and trust in God.
Conclusion
Regardless of our health, financial status or family situation, all of us can be equally thankful because we all equally share the very same hope of salvation and eternal life. That is something we can all sing and praise God for. The injustices in this world God will deal with them when Jesus returns.
Are you able to thank God for saving your soul or can you only be thankful for the stuff that is on the dinner table? My hope and prayer is that you can be thankful for both. Do not let another Thanksgiving go by without responding to Christ in baptism or restored through repentance and prayer. God bless you, and have a very Happy and blessed Thanksgiving day.
Prayer
Father in the name of your son Jesus Christ do give us the grace to come to that consciousness to give thanks to you in all circumstances because your word says this is your will for us in Christ Jesus, we thank you Father in Jesus name we have prayed.
Amen
Krou Assoua
