The act of worship - Giving Thanks

1 Thessalonians 5:18 "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." Giving thanks to God the Father, should be a way of life! The English Dictionary defines 'thanksgiving' simply as 'an expression of gratitude to God'. So, if you are a believer, then you have plenty to be grateful for, and therefore, thanking God continuously should not be very difficult.

Thanksgiving is an act of worship. The dictionary says it is 'a public celebration of divine goodness'. Psalm 95 verse 2 tells us to "....come before His presence with thanksgiving." Psalm 100:4 bids us to, "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise [celebration]. Be thankful to Him and bless His name." The AMP says, "Be thankful and say so to Him, bless and affectionately praise His name." Notice, the attitude we must adapt when entering into God's presence is one of thanksgiving [hearts filled with gratitude, delight and adoration], but we must remember also to say so to Him - to be vocal!!!

Chris Demetriou, 11/06/2009