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“Truly Giving Thanks”

Monday, November 23, 2009

Colossians 3:17

“Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the

Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

Truly Giving Thanks!

I hear people proclaim that they thank God for this and thank God for that and I often wonder do they really mean what they say? Do folk really thank God for waking up in the morning? Do folk truly thank God for use of their right mind? Do folk really praise Him they way he deserves to be praised? For me, I believe most people say it because it has become custom and ritual rather than meaningful. Evident by the way most folk who proclaim these things live their lives.

Actions speak louder than words! Folk say they thank God yet they do not live for him. For example, ever seen an award show and a popular performer receives a Grammy. They often begin their acceptance remarks by saying “First, I give honor to God.” But the recording and video they performed represented everything but God. If we are truly thankful to God for what he has given us then we must thank Him in everything that we do.

Do we fast? Hardly! Do we pray? Only when we want or need something! Do we reflect him? In secret! Do we give Him thanks in everything? In Church, perhaps… maybe! Brothers and Sisters it is all or nothing! No matter what we say, no matter what we do, it should a living testament of thanks to God with Jesus' name, power, and authority attached! This makes all of life our Worship and thanksgiving to God, everyday! There's no such thing as going to worship; if we live, if we talk, if we act as God is not a part of our everyday lives. Thanksgiving is Worship! Our everyday lives should be lived in Worship and in Thanksgiving and Praise! So how has your Worship been lately? Are you truly thankful?


In Jesus’ Name! Have a blessed week! AMEN Happy Thanksgiving! Shabach Shalom!

By: Pastor Dr. Michael L. Hargett

Copyright 2009 © TBMN, Inc.


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Dr Eleanor Phifer said…
This is a powerful message! But true!
September 8, 2013 at 6:59 PM
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