Thanksgiving season represents a time of giving and sharing in appreciation for Gods blessings to us and loved ones through out the year.
Thanksgiving celebrations may be seasonal, but having an attitude of Praise and thanksgiving should be constant – This is a powerful key to success in every sphere of life.
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Praise and thanksgiving are closely related, because a heart of thanksgiving always precedes a voice of praise – This action could be towards a person or more importantly towards to God.
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The popular celebration of thanksgiving is an expression of gratitude, especially to God. You acknowledge God’s goodness, praising and thanking Him for all His blessings; Protection, provision, life, love, family etc.
It is difficult to offer genuine words of appreciation to anyone without offering words of praise. An expression of praise and thanksgiving activates more favors to us. For instance, you draw a positive response from praising or commending a colleague for a job well done. This applies to God also, as with every good parent, when you display heartfelt gratitude for good things they have done, they are happy to do so much more.
My family and I recently attended a beautiful thanksgiving service. It was a refreshing experience listening to families share their reasons for being so thankful to God in spite of everything going on the past 18months. We were reminded that there is always something to be thankful for no matter ones circumstances.
The Powerful benefits of Praise and Thanksgiving is revealed in the following scriptural verses;
Benefits of Praise and Thanksgiving from the scriptures;