“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭100‬:‭4‬-‭5‬

Thankfulness to God is a recognition that God in His goodness and faithfulness has provided for us and cared for us, both physically and spiritually. It is a recognition that we are totally dependent upon Him, and that all we are and have comes from God.

To glorify God is to acknowledge the majesty and dignity of His person. To thank God is to acknowledge the bountifulness of His hand in providing and caring for us.

The primary purpose of giving thanks to God is to acknowledge His goodness and honor Him. Psalm 50:23 says, “He who sacrifices thank offerings honors Me.” Psalm 106:1-2 says, “Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His love endures forever. Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord or fully declare His praise?” When we give thanks to the Lord, we proclaim His mighty acts and we acknowledge His goodness.

He is most worthy of our praise and thanksgiving, especially if we are among His redeemed people. For He has blessed us, not only in the temporal realm, but also with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.

Anchor For Today:
Consider the blessings that God has given to you through Christ. Return to Him and give Him thanks and bless His name.