THANKSGIVING WITH A GRATEFUL HEART

What is Thanksgiving?

Malachi 2:1-2, 2 Sam. 22:50-51, Ps. 92:1-4, Ps. 105:1

*Thanksgiving is about acknowledging God.

*It is appreciating Him for his Mighty acts

*God wants us to always take it to heart to come and thank Him.

*He wants us to return as grateful children.

Why give thanks?

Heb. 13:15, I Thess. 5:18

*It is the will of God for us to give thanks

*When we give thanks, it multiplies- (Matt. 15:36)

*No matter how small the amount your husband gives you for food money, stop complaining raise that money up to God and thank Him for it so that it can multiply.

*Learn to thank God no matter how small.

*There is at least one thing to thank God for in your home.

*Some people’s hospital bill is more than their house rent, just because they want to keep their family in good health.

How many accidents this year? How many amputated arm this year?

*Write out ten things to thank God for in the life of your husband.

*Can you imagine someone born with eyes but can no longer see? But yet, this person still sees a reason to thank God. What about you?

Praise the lord, o my soul,

And forget not His benefits,

*Do you see a privilege to be alive?

*When we learn to give thanks, it brings perfection- Lk. 17:15-19

*Whatever needs to be perfected in your marriage, home and in the life of your husband, let your thanksgiving to God perfect it all.

*You can be healed and might not be made whole, but when you give thanks your healing will be made whole

John 11:42

*Thanksgiving brings restoration.

*It was thanksgiving that brought Lazarus out from the grave.

*Whatever it is, give thanks always

Rev. 11:17

 We give thanks because He reigns forever, His tenure never expires

What do we thank God for?

Ps. 106:1-2, Ps. 107:1, Ps. 118:1

*Give thanks to God for His mercy which endures forever because of Jesus.

*God’s mercy is his expression of His Love towards us.

*God’s mercy is His love and compassion that never fails.

*God’s mercy makes a way and allows us to enjoy favor.

Eph. 5:20, Eph. 2:1-3

*We give thanks for all things not only when it is sweet or just for goods things.

*Give thanks for your tears, pains, challenges, situations in your home, heartaches.

How do I give thanks?

*Give thanks in psalms, hymns, songs, dance, offering, testimonies

*Anything you do to acknowledge and appreciate God is giving thanks

How often do I give thanks?

Eph. 5:20- Always give thanks, no matter what, always give thanks

When you carry the presence of God, satan will go away.

Hindrances to Giving Thanks.

*Spirit of ingratitude- that is the spirit of pride-which means you have not seen any reason to thank God.

*When our thanksgiving to God is not from the heart, it is not acceptable.

*When our thanksgiving to God is not heartedly, it is not acceptable.

*Forgetfulness- how we forget the good things God does, how we forget the benefits of God.

PRAYER POINTS

*Give thanks for the year 2010 with a grateful heart.

*Give thanks for your husband, your home and marriage.

*Give thanks for salvation

*Give thanks for God’s mercy

*Give thanks for His victory, His protection, providing for your needs, His faithfulness.

*Give thanks for all things, or that situations, no matter whether good or bad, all things work together for good.

*Thank God with songs and dance.

*The mercy of God is most relevant when giving thanks.

*Lord, your mercy which endured forever for David, let your mercy endure forever for my husband.

*Lord, let my thanksgiving restore your son.

*Lord, wherever I have missed it, have mercy on me because of Jesus.

*Thanks Him with your heart.