Summoned to give thanks by Kanayo Ekwems

Phil 4:19

19 You can be sure that God will take care of

everything you need, his generosity exceeding even

yours in the glory that pours from Jesus.

(THE MESSAGE)

Phil 4:19

19 And my God shall supply all your need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

NKJV

Summoned to give thanks

What should you give thank for

1. BE THANKFUL TO GOD FOR THE GRACE HE HAS SHOWN TO YOU

“I will… not forget the glorious things God does for me. He forgives all my sins. He heals me. He

ransoms me from hell. He surrounds me with love … He fills my life with good things … He is merciful and tender toward those who don’t deserve it; He is slow

to get angry … He never bears a grudge … He has not punished us as we deserve for our sins.”

Ps. 103:2-11 (LB)

2. BE THANKFUL TO GOD FOR THE PLAN HE HAS FOR YOU.

Jer 29:11

“11 I know what I'm doing. I have it all

planned out — plans to take care of you,

not abandon you, plans to give you the

future you hope for.”

(THE MESSAGE)

3. BE THANKFUL FOR THE HOME HE HAS PREPARED FOR YOU IN HEAVEN

“We know that our body…will be

destroyed. But when that happens, God

will have a house for us. It will not be a

house made by human hands; instead, it

will be a home in heaven that will last

forever.”

2 Cor. 5:1 (NCV)

4. BE THANKFUL TO GOD FOR THE

CHANGES HE IS MAKING IN YOU.

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey Him and the power to do

what pleases him.”

Phil. 2:13 (NLT)

“And as the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like Him.”

2 Cor. 3:18 (LB)

FOUR WAYS TO SAY THANKS TO GOD

1PRAISING WITH OUR LIPS.

Ps. 147:7

“Sing out your

thanks to Him;

sing praises to

our God …” (LB)

2. BY SERVING WITH THANKFUL HEARTS.

Heb. 12:28

“Since we have a Kingdom

that nothing can destroy,

let us please God by

serving Him with thankful

hearts.”

(LB)

3. BY GIVING.

Ps. 50:14

“Give an offering to show thanks to God. Give him what you promised.” (NCV)

4. BY TELLING OTHERS ABOUT HIM

“Thank the Lord! Praise His name! Tell the

world about His wondrous love and how mighty He is!”

Isa. 12:4 (LB)

THANKSGIVING

WILL BECOME YOUR HIGHEST

PRIORITY!