We Give Thanks (3)

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (Philippians 4:8 AV)

We Give Thanks (2)

Have you noticed that praise seems to be a theame in the Psalms? What are some of your favorite Scriptures of thanksgiving and praise?

We Give Thanks

Did you know that the word "praise" is a word used about 300 times in the Old Testament and about 34 times in the New Testament? It has the same root word as price, meaning to ascribe value and or worth to another. What are you thankful for?

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David's Prayer from 1 Chronicles 29: 10-13 (NIV)

13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.

The beginning and end of this prayer is praise. Good model.

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David's Prayer from 1 Chronicles 29: 10-13 (NIV)

12 Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.

If God has the power and resources to exalt all why doesn’t everyone ask Him, seek it, and knock on the doors that can lead them to it?

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David's Prayer from 1 Chronicles 29: 10-13 (NIV)

11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.

What can I give to God that is not already His? He is worthy of all acceptation and worship and praise and thanksgiving.

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David's Prayer from 1 Chronicles 29: 10-13 (NIV)

10 David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,
"Praise be to you, O LORD,
God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.

What a great way to kick off any event, praising God for who He is. There are so many benefits to having an attitude of gratitude. Think of all the benefits we and others receive when we simply say thank you. What benefits are you aware of when you display a thankful spirit?

Life is Abundantly Good (2nd post)

David's Prayer from 1 Chronicles 29: 10-13 (NIV)

10 David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,
"Praise be to you, O LORD,
God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.

12 Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.

13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.