•As we can see in Psalm 65, being

thankful to God helps us recognize

His kindness, providence, and care.

•The thankful heart is the beginning

of a fulfilled life.

•If you want your life to be fulfilling as

God has prescribed, you will give thanks

in everything. John 10:10; 1 Thes. 5:18

Thanksgiving Basics

• We should want to give thanks to God!

– To God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 1:3

– In order to return thanks to the One who is

always so good to us. Jas. 1:17; 1 Tim. 6:17

– It is done in prayer and song. Neh. 11:17;

Psalm 69:30

• Because we love God and He commands

it… John 14:15; Eph. 5:20

We Give Thanks To God!

• “It is good to give thanks to the Lord…”

Psalm 92:1;

• He is good to us and His mercy endures

forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34

• We remember His holiness. Psalm 30:4

• Knowing He/His name is near. Psalm 75:1

• We are His people and want to praise Him

to all generations. Psalm 79:13

• He rules with His great power. Rev. 11:17

Thank God…

• To be truly blessed… Revelation 22:14

• Because it is God’s will for us. 1 Thes. 5:18

• Because He has made us fit to be partakers

of the inheritance. Col. 1:12

• Because He causes us to triumph.

2 Cor. 2:14; Psalm 106:47

• Because He loves us and has washed us

from our sins in His own blood. Rev. 1:5

– He also gives us victory over sin. 1 Cor. 15:57

• For our brethren. 2 Thes. 2:13

Be Sure That You Give

Thanks To God Always! Eph. 5:20

• Let us always work to have this heart that

allows us to be truly thankful and fully

enjoy the blessings that we have received.

• Have you been saved from your sins?

• Be saved by…

– Hearing & Believing the gospel. Rom. 1:16

– Repenting of your sins. Acts 2:38

– Confessing Christ. Acts 8:37

– Baptism into Christ. Gal. 3:27; Acts 22:16