How does Revelation 11:17 inspire gratitude in your daily prayer life? The Verse at the Center “ ‘We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and begun to reign.’ ” — Revelation 11:17 Four Truths That Ignite Daily Gratitude • God is Almighty —nothing outranks His power. • God is Eternal—“the One who is and who was.” His character never shifts. • God’s Reign Is Active—He “has taken” His power; His rule is not distant but present. • Gratitude Is the Proper Response—heaven itself models thankful praise. Praying These Truths into Ordinary Moments 1. Morning: Thank Him for unmatched power before facing any task. 2. Midday: When plans change, praise His unchanging nature instead of fretting. 3. Evening: Reflect on the day’s events as evidence that His reign was quietly at work. 4. Crisis: Replace panic with, “Lord, You have taken Your great power and You reign—thank You.” Scriptures That Echo the Same Note • Psalm 97:1—“The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice.” • Daniel 4:34–35—His dominion is everlasting. • 1 Chronicles 29:11—All power and glory belong to Him. • 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18—Give thanks in everything; it is God’s will. • Revelation 1:8—“I am the Alpha and the Omega… who is and who was and who is to come.” Practical Gratitude List to Build Into Prayer • Specific ways His power protected or provided today. • Moments where His unchanging character stabilized your emotions. • Situations where His reign overruled evil or confusion. • Future hopes secured because His throne cannot be shaken. Living in the Hallelujah Let Revelation 11:17 shape each prayer into a thankful acknowledgment of the Almighty, Eternal King whose active reign saturates every detail of life. |
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