Bible Study: Exploring the Teachings of the Bible

Reflecting on Gratitude: Giving Thanks to the Lord for All He Has Done

Why is it important to express gratitude to God?

(Read Psalm 116)

Key verse:
"I will lift up the cup of salvation and praise the Lord's name for saving me" Psalm 116:13 NLT

Have you ever had a moment where you felt like God wasn't there for you and you thought you shouldn't thank Him unless He did something good for you again? The truth is, that God has always been there for us and has always wanted to save us and give us salvation.

A disciple once praised his Lord for saving him and granting him salvation. In  Psalm 116:13 NLT The Lord has saved us from the cruel world we live in, yet we still worry about it and fear the devil and the darkness he brings. We still get anxious about the troubles that come our way, even though the Lord has already granted us eternal peace. Our worries about the past and darkness make the Lord appear powerless, and this causes us to doubt His power when He is capable of doing everything. The devil's temptation and worldly desires such as selfishness, greed, and anger control us, but with God, He can be our new father, and we can seek true happiness. Let us praise God for everything He has done for us.

We should focus on finding happiness and not worry about what's going to happen next in this world. Instead, we should praise the Lord for all that he has done for us, share our faith with others, and spread the word about how he has changed our lives for the better. The Lord wants us to live happily in heaven and doesn't want us to suffer. He has saved us from the destruction of this world, so let's all praise him together.

Prayer:
" I humbly seek guidance from you, my Lord. I yearn to learn how to truly praise you, and in doing so, express my gratitude for the many blessings you have bestowed upon me. I ask that you enlighten me with your wisdom, so that I may learn to love others as you have loved me. My heart overflows with gratitude for all that you have done for me, yet I realize that I have not praised you enough for your greatness. Therefore, I implore you to lead me on a path of kindness and gratitude, where I may learn to appreciate the many wonders of your creation and express my thankfulness to you. Please order my steps, my Lord, and teach me to become a better servant of your will.

In Jesus name, Amen"

Task:
I encourage you to approach a friend and share your love for the Lord. Express how you truly feel and how He has saved you. Today or tonight, take some time to listen to some music and express your gratitude to Jesus, thanking Him for all He has done for you. Do something great for Him by resisting any temptation that comes your way. Have faith in the Lord and trust that He will guide you through it all. Take this opportunity to do something great for Him that you haven't done before today.