Daily Devotions

We just celebrated Thanksgiving this past week. A time of giving thanks to God for His many blessings. But should we stop thanking God now that Thanksgiving day is over? Should we not offer the Father a sacrifice of thanksgiving every day?
Psalm 50:23 says, “He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me.”
Even if everything is awry and you’re feeling discouraged, praise God anyway. For sure 2020 has been a difficult year for all of us, especially around the holidays.
But how does one praise God when life is so difficult? Here are some suggestions.
Deliberately look for reasons to be grateful even in the most difficult of your circumstances. Review all the ways God has helped you in the past. Rejoice in His character, His love for you, and the salvation He’s freely given you. List all the blessings you can think of which are yours in Christ. Personalize the promises the Lord has made you in His Word. And ask the Spirit of God to bring His truth to life as you seek to exalt Him throughout the day.
As you consider the great blessings the Father has given, you will certainly find your heart full of thanks and praise – not only for what God has done for you, but for what He will continue to do in the future. So set your heart to worship God everyday and expect Him to honor you for exalting His name.
Prayer thought: “Father God, You have blessed me with life, salvation, and best of all, Your abiding presence. Help me glorify You today and everyday you give me breath, amen.”
For today, make the choice to offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving and praise to God.