Thank You Jesus

The Scriptures tell us over and over again to “give thanks to God.”  And as followers of Christ, we are to always be thankful (Colossians 3;15).

In 1 Thessalonians 5:18 it says, “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”

I have learned that having a heart of gratitude is the pathway to living a full and content life.

True and lasting joy comes from the realization of how much God has blessed you with. I encourage you to get in the habit of expressing your gratitude to God in all things and all circumstances.

Make thanking God a daily discipline.

Although there is so much to be grateful for (family, friends, food, shelter, etc.), here is my list to God of my top ten things I am thankful for.

1.  Thank You Lord for always being so good.

Thank You Lord that because You are good I can have security in You always.  Even when my life is uncertain I can rest assured in your goodness and I can trust You (Psalm 118:1).

You work all things out for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28).

Thank You Jesus.

2.  Thank You Lord for the strength that I have in You.

Thank You that when I feel weak and feel I can’t handle my situation, You are always strong for me (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Thank You Lord that You delight in making me strong (Psalm 89:17).

Thank You Jesus.

3. Thank You Lord for Your unconditional love for me.

I thank You God for filling me up with Your love so that I can love myself.

I thank You God for filling me up with Your love so that I can love others, especially the “un-lovables” in my life.

Thank You Lord that Your love for me will last forever (Psalm 136, Psalm 89:33).

Thank You Lord that You will never abandon or reject me (Hebrews 13:5)

Thank You Lord that You are the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8)

Thank You Jesus.

4.  Thank You Lord for showing me that I am worthy.

Thank You that I don’t need another human being to validate my worthiness, but that You, the God of the universe, makes no mistakes.

You made me with a purpose and a plan (Psalm 139).

I was made perfect , just the way You intended for me to be.

Thank You Jesus.

5.  Thank You Lord that You are more powerful than my fears, my bad habits and/or my addictions.

Thank You God that all I have to do is ask You for Your help when I struggle with my sinfulness.

Thank You Lord that with You I do not have to fear anything (Psalm 34:4).

Thank You that You have given me a sound mind, power and love (2 Timothy 1:7).

Thank You that You deliver me from all my fears (1 John 4:18).

Thank You Jesus.

6. Thank You that You are so faithful.

You never put a temptation too overwhelming in front of me and when I am tempted, You will show me a way out so that I can endure. (1 Corinthians 10:13).

Thank You that You always show me a way out.

Thank You Lord that You provide for my every need (2 Corinthians 9:8).

Thank You Jesus.

7. Thank You Lord that You want me to be as holy as You are holy.

Thank You that through knowing and loving You I become a better person.

Thank You for your desire to refine me (1 Peter 1:15).

Thank You for your divine discipline, that You love me enough to take away those things that are not good for me (Hebrews 12:5-7).

I feel good about myself each time You refine a character defect in me.

Thank You Jesus.

8.  Thank You Lord for Your grace.

I would not be standing if it wasn’t for Your mercy and grace upon me. I am a sinner through and through, and without You Lord I cannot manage my life (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Thank You Lord that You are a perfect role-model for me, that through your grace I can forgive those who have offended me (Matthew 6:12).

Thank You Jesus.

9.  Thank You Lord for Your protection.

Thank You for Your angels that keep guard over my coming and my goings (Psalm 91:11).

I can look back on my life and see the many times You have watched over me and kept me safe (Psalm 89:18).

Thank You Jesus.

10. Thank You Lord that You have shown me what being rich really means.

I feel like I am the world’s richest woman.

Thank You Lord that financial security isn’t in my bank account, but in my faith in You and Your provisions (Philippians 4:19).

I am rich because of  You Jesus. Because of Your goodness, strength, love, affirmation, power, faithfulness, holiness, grace, and  protection I have all that I need.

Thank You for allowing me to feed from Your abundance and to drink from Your river of delights (Psalm 36:8).

Thank You Jesus~

Gratitude lists are healthy and can bring joy and healing. I hope and pray that you have your own list of what you are thankful for. Leave me a comment below on what’s on your gratitude list.

 

 ^“And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” ~ Ephesians 5:20