I am thankful for the writers of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, for they help us in our praise and worship to God. It amazes me how having a spirit of thanksgiving requires great work and intention on our part. There are many things in this world that take our attention away from God and demand our focus. The desires of the world and the temptations of the flesh lure us away from the source of all goodness. Let us make a resolute decision to set our hearts on God and be more thankful. Let us get into the habit of actually saying, “Thank You,” out loud to God and to all others. Saying, “Thank You,” acknowledges who God is, recognizes the true giver of good things, and proclaims the good name of God to others. Here are some song lyrics that, can help us sing, say, and express our thanksgiving to God. May your hearts be filled with praise and joy as your lives are transformed into the likeness of Christ. “Thank you Lord for loving me and thank you Lord for blessing me. Thank you Lord for making me whole and saving my soul. I want to thank you Lord for loving me. Thank you Lord for saving my soul.”

      “For all that you’ve done I will thank you. For all that you’re going to do. For all that you’ve promised and all that you are is all that has carried me through Jesus I thank you.” “I will enter his gates with  thanksgiving in my heart. I will enter his courts with praise. I say this is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice for he has made me glad.” “Thank you for the cross Lord. Thank you for the price you paid. Bearing all my sins and shame, in love you came, and gave amazing grace. Thank you for this love, Lord. Thank you for the nail-pierced hands. Washed me in your cleansing flow, now all I know, your forgiveness and embrace. Worthy is the Lamb seated on throne. Crown you now with many crowns, you reign victorious, high and lifted up, Jesus Son of God, the darling of heaven crucified. Worthy is the Lamb.” Be filled and be thankful. Let us sing songs of praise and thanksgiving. Let all the earth rejoice. AMEN!
-Bryan (Originally published 11/19/17)