He wills us to be Thankful at all times

In everything give thanks

–God cares about our attitude

–He wills us to be thankful all the time

Few reasons why we should give thanks...

1)God commands it

-Philippians 4:6

-Colossians 2:7, 3:15

-Ephesians 5:20

2)Thankfulness acknowledges God’s sovereignty

-Romans 8:28

-Genesis 55:20

-I Peter 5:10

3)God judges ingratitude

Romans 1:21

Giving thanks is not a matter of feeling thankful, it's a matter of obedience.

Few reasons why we should give thanks...

4)Thankfulness Glorifies God

-II Corinthians 4:15

-Luke 17:11-19

5)A Thankful Heart recognizes God’s goodness

-I Timothy 4:14

-Romans 11:36

God’s glory and thanksgiving are inseparable.

Few reasons why we should give thanks...

6)An Unthankful Heart Characterizes Fallen Humanity

-II Timothy 3:1-2

-II Timothy 3:13

7)Thanksgiving is a common part of worship

-Psalm 100:4

-I Corinthians 14:16-17

-Ephesians 5:3-4

-II Corinthians 4:15

-II Corinthians 9:11

The closer we get to the Second Coming of Christ, the more wicked men become; the more wicked they become, the more thankless they are.

Few reasons why we should give thanks...

8)A Thankful heart reflects godly humility

-I Thessalonians 5:18

-Philippians 4:6 

-Sing hymns while suffering in prison

-Acts 16:25

-Rejoice when persecuted

-Acts 5:41

-Humble Christians rejoice always

Only one kind of person is able to express gratitude for those things—a humble Christian.