Saying thank you is the best give that you can give
yourself and to your future. “Thank You” is two simple words that pack
unlimited power to unlock every closed door where you stand. They are words
that will redefine your relationships, restructure your mindset and revitalize
the dry areas in your life. Saying “thank you” has benefits both spiritually
and naturally. God’s says that he loves a cheerful giver: that means a person
who is willing to have an attitude of gratitude that gives birth to a giving
heart.
God has much to say about gratitude throughout
scripture. Throughout the Old Testament there are stories after stories of the
tragic end to those who complained and criticized God. Take for instance the
children of Israel. God delivered them from the chains of slavery, gave them
food to eat in the desert (a place that has no nourishment) and protected them
day and night while on their journey and all they could say in response to God’s
goodness was, “this is not enough. The children of Israel lost their lives,
their present peace and their future because of a bad attitude. If we were to
examine their lives, then we would be wise to refrain from using our tongue to
release ingratitude.
Criticism
is in opposition to giving thanks or praise. For many
believers or people in general have a hard time being truly thankful. At times we can get
so overwhelmed with the trials of life (bills, job, kids, family conflicts and even being generous) that we fail to see God (the
good in life and we tend to focus on all that is wrong) for who he is and we
rely on what we can see and how we feel to determine our praise.
If you aren’t experiencing the best that God has
for you, I want you to consider your praise. We are encouraged to Serve the
Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord,
He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people
and the sheep of His pasture." (Psalms. 100:2-3, New King James Version).
When was the last time you considered the works of
God? When was the last time you thanked God for the good and the bad? Have you
checked your tongue lately? Have you examined the words of your mouth?
If you want to see God move in your life, you must
Believe that God is big enough
Remember that He has delivered you from
past failures and pains
Refuse to allow your tongue to agree
with the enemy
Refuse to criticize God in your
situation
Let the words of your mouth and the
meditation of your heart be acceptable (Psalm 19:14).
Think upon God’s goodness
(Phillipians4:18) Finally, brothers, whatever is true,
whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything
worthy of praise, think about these things.
Choose to trust God and his timing in
your life.
God needs knees more than he needs hands. Let us
honor God with the words of our mouths and the meditation of our hearts.
