Give thanks with Your Whole heart
Psalm 138:1 (NLT) I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the gods.
The Heart is the the seat of the decision, emotion, and action. Let’s start with that understanding.
Here’s a simple tool using TAH as an acronym to help remember how to give thanks, feel grateful, and show appreciation.appreciation —at a time that’s more appropriate than the moment.
TAH: A Tool for Thankfulness
Psalm 9:1 – “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvellous things you have done.”
T – Treat the decision to give thanks seriously
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
— Psalm 107:1
You can always ask God what He wants you to feel gratitude for today. Make it a habit to start your time of reflection or prayer by inviting God to reveal His blessings.
Deciding to talk to God and ask what to be grateful for opens your heart and mind to recognizing blessings you might otherwise overlook.
Have I decided to give thanks?
A – Allow yourself Feel Grateful
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” —Colossians 3:16 (NIV)
Follow your thoughts and emotions. When you recognize what God or others have done, intentionally feel gratitude in your heart. Allow yourself to pause and reflect on these blessings.
Feeling gratitude is more than just thinking about blessings—it’s about letting those feelings grow within you, creating joy and peace.
Do I feel gratitude?
H – Honour God with Praise and Others with Appreciation
“They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well.” —1 Corinthians 16:18 (NLT)
Showing appreciation solidifies gratitude. Praise honours God; thankfulness builds relationships with others. If your gratitude is toward God, flow naturally into praise and worship. If toward others, express your thanks directly.
Show appreciation by expressing thanks through words or actions. Remember that a loud blessing too early in the morning can be considered a curse, so be situationally aware. (see Proverbs 27:14 )
How can I show appreciation in a way they can know I appreciate them?
Showing appreciation solidifies gratitude. Praise honors God; thankfulness builds relationships with others.
Check out the https://revtrev.link/thanks for the Live LIGHT 70-Day Gratitude Challenge that will make it easy for you to give thanks at all times and in every situation.
What to learn more about giving thanks with your whole heart?
Here’s some Bible Verses to help you get started.
Decide to give thanks
- Psalm 9:1 – “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.”
- Psalm 30:12 – “that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!”
- Psalm 35:18 – “Then I will thank you in front of the great assembly. I will praise you before all the people.”
- Psalm 44:8 – “O God, we give glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name.”
- Psalm 69:30 – “Then I will praise God’s name with singing, and I will honor him with thanksgiving.”
- Psalm 86:12 – “With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever”
- Psalm 92:1 – “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to the Most High.”
- Psalm 105:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.”
- Psalm 106:1 – “Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.”
- Psalm 118:21 – “I thank you for answering my prayer and giving me victory!”
- Isaiah 12:4 – “In that wonderful day you will sing: ‘Thank the Lord! Praise his name!’”
Feel Gratitude
- Colossians 3:16 (NIV) – “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”
Show Appreciation
- 1 Corinthians 16:18 (NLT) – “They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well.”
Showing appreciation to God is naturally praise.
- Psalm 9:1 (NLT) – “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.”
- Psalm 18:3 (NLT) – “I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.”
- Psalm 34:1 (NLT) – “I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.”
- Psalm 44:8 (NLT) – “O God, we give glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name.”
- Psalm 63:3 (NLT) – “Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you!”
- Psalm 104:33 (NLT) – “I will sing to the Lord as long as I live. I will praise my God to my last breath!”
- Psalm 145:2 (NLT) – “I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever.”
- Isaiah 12:1 (NLT) – “In that day you will sing: ‘I will praise you, O Lord! You were angry with me, but not any more. Now you comfort me.’”
- Jeremiah 20:13 (NLT) – “Sing to the Lord! Praise the Lord! For though I was poor and needy, he rescued me from my oppressors.”
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