![]() We, however, know that Jehovah is pleased when we express thanks for what we have. 95:2 100:4, 5) Many view prayer as merely a way to ask God for things. (a) Why should we offer prayers of thanksgiving? (b) How will you benefit from expressing gratitude in your prayers?ħ When we have our blessings firmly fixed in mind and heart, we are ready to pray to Jehovah and offer thanksgiving. Taking time to meditate on such beautiful blessings from your loving Father, Jehovah, will fill your heart with gratitude and will move you to give thanks every day. ![]() 116:12) If you were asked, ‘What blessings from Jehovah are you grateful for?’ how would you answer? Would you include your precious relationship with Jehovah? Or the forgiveness that you receive because of your faith in Christ’s ransom sacrifice? Would you relate the names of brothers and sisters who have stood by you during various difficult trials? Of course, your beloved marriage mate or your precious children would not escape your mention. For what are you particularly grateful to Jehovah?Ħ How can we imitate Paul’s fine example in cultivating and expressing gratitude? Like Paul, we need to meditate on what Jehovah has done for us personally. 7:5-7) It is not surprising, therefore, that Paul’s writings encourage Christians: “Show yourselves thankful . . . , encouraging one another with psalms, praises to God, spiritual songs sung with gratitude.” - Col. 1:2, 3) And when Paul faced trialsome situations, he was quick to thank Jehovah for the timely support that he received from his spiritual brothers. ) Paul also deeply appreciated his fellow Christians and often thanked Jehovah for their fine qualities and faithful service. Paul well knew that he had been “a blasphemer and a persecutor and an insolent man.” Hence, he gave thanks that despite his past sinful conduct, God and Christ had shown him mercy and had entrusted him with a ministry. Evidently, he meditated on his blessings, for he frequently expressed heartfelt thanks. What can we learn from the apostle Paul about cultivating gratitude?ĥ We can learn much from the apostle Paul about cultivating gratitude. When the psalmist did so, he was awed by the many wonderful things that Jehovah had done. 116:3) Therefore, how can we cultivate a grateful heart and maintain it? And what will help us to remain positive even when we are undergoing severe trials? Let us see.Ĥ If we are to cultivate a grateful heart and maintain it, we must acknowledge and meditate appreciatively on our blessings from Jehovah and carefully consider his acts of loyal love. At such times, we could easily become overwhelmed and lose sight of our blessings. 106:7, 11-13.ģ Then, too, consider what can happen when we undergo difficult trials. ![]() Like the ancient Israelites, we could become ungrateful and lose appreciation for our precious relationship with Jehovah and for the blessings that we have received from him. We too can be affected by this unappreciative spirit. ![]() Influenced by the commercial world and its advertising, millions of people strive to obtain more instead of being content with what they have. 3:2) Many take their blessings for granted. (a) What are the dangers of taking our blessings for granted? (b) What questions will we consider in this article?Ģ Why is it important for us to consider this matter of giving thanks? As foretold, people in these last days have become increasingly unthankful. Our yeartext for 2015: “Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good.” - Psalm 106:1Ģ, 3.
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