The failures of the past are turning around for your good in The name of Jesus, Amen.
Testimonies will end your silent prayers today in Jesus Mighty Name.
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What Thanksgiving Does
There is a myriad of things for which we can be thankful. We can thank God for answered prayers, for providing for our physical needs, for friends and family, for His presence and His truths. Our lists could go on and on!
Thanksgiving is essential and beautiful and pleasing to God and it does many things in our lives.
• It keeps us grateful.
• It keeps us focused on our blessings and the good things we have.
• It helps keeps our mind away from our disappointments or losses.
• It brings joy. It keeps us from complaining and having a negative focus.
• It generates joy.
• It pleases God.
• It reminds us that we were not meant to be self-sufficient. God is the giver of all things.
And all these things defeat the enemy! He cannot stand to be around hearts that are thankful to God. That’s one good reason for giving thanks, isn’t it!
What Praise Does
When we praise God, we focus on who God is apart from what He’s done for us. We are looking at His nature and characteristics, the footers of the firm foundation we have holding us up through all of life’s circumstances. Praise serves some vital purposes.
• It fills our minds with truth about the character of God.
• It gives us strength.
• It takes our focus off ourselves.
• It refreshes and renews our spirit.
• It keeps us humble. We’re lifting Him up rather than focusing on ourselves.
• It invites His presence.
• It helps keep us away from negative thinking.
• It pleases God.
And all this makes the enemy flee! He cannot stand up against the power of Almighty God! What a great reason to be praising God!
Praise and thanksgiving are separate, but yet so connected! You can see evidence of this in the two lists above. If you look back, you’ll see that the effects of thanksgiving and the effects of praise overlap. The person who praises God thanks Him, too!