How can we "give thanks to the LORD" in our daily lives?

Psalm 106:1—The Call to Give Thanks

"Hallelujah!

Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;

His loving devotion endures forever." (Psalm 106:1)

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Why Thanksgiving Matters

• Gratitude is God’s will for every believer (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

• It fixes our eyes on His unchanging goodness (James 1:17).

• Thankfulness drives out anxiety (Philippians 4:6).

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Simple Ways to Give Thanks Each Day

• Wake up praising Him for new mercies (Lamentations 3:22-23).

• Thank Him before you begin any task (Colossians 3:17).

• Pause at meals to honor the Giver (Acts 27:35).

• Trade complaints for words of praise (Psalm 34:1).

• Keep a nightly gratitude journal (Psalm 92:1-2).

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Thanksgiving in Worship

• Enter services “with thanksgiving and His courts with praise” (Psalm 100:4).

• Sing wholeheartedly; it’s a “sacrifice of praise” (Hebrews 13:15).

• Share testimonies that magnify the LORD (Psalm 107:2).

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Serving Out of Gratitude

• Give generously; God supplies every gift (2 Corinthians 9:11).

• Volunteer to meet needs, following Christ’s example (Mark 10:45).

• Forgive others as you’ve been forgiven (Ephesians 4:32).

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Staying Thankful in Trials

• Remember past deliverances (Psalm 106 recounts them).

• Declare the truth: “He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”

• Praise Him by faith, trusting His purpose (Romans 8:28).

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Living Out Psalm 106:1

Fill ordinary moments with thanks, and your life will continually testify that the LORD is good and His love never fails.