I’m thankful in 2023 For…

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1. Why Should We Be Thankful?

a. The Bible Tells Us to In Numerous Places

1 Chronicles 16:34 ESV
34 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
Colossians 3:15–16 ESV
15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 4:2 ESV
2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

2. Who Should We Be Thankful To?

a. God

b. Family

c. ___________________

d. ___________________

3. When Should We Be Thankful?

a. Give Thanks To God In All Circumstances! (1st Thessalonians 5:18

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV
18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
b. Rejoice and be thankful in trials (James 1:2-3)
James 1:2–3 ESV
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.

How Has God Blessed You In A Tough Situation This Year?

4. Pray To God With Thanksgiving In Your Heart (Philippians 4:4-7)

Philippians 4:4–7 ESV
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

What are you dealing with right now that you need to hand over to God? Hand it over to Him with the thankfulness in your heart that He will hear you, answer you, and rejoice in knowing that He loves you and cares for you.

Closing:

Take Time Today and Write A Prayer of Thanksgiving To God. It might be for the journey you have been on this year. It might be for the blessings you’ve experienced this year. It might even be for the trials you have gone through this year. This is a time to reflect on the greatness and goodness of God.

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