Within the heart of every person, there are spiritual needs. With those needs is the reason to thank God. Why do so many people who claim to believe in God and do not thank Him? People allow what God has given them to keep them too long from thanking God. After God fulfills the needs of some; life, friends, and family distracts them from thanking God. Some think that they deserve God’s blessings so they have no thanks. Many believe that obeying God is enough and easily forget thanksgiving. The New Testament Scriptures contain some strong exhortations for thanking God. In truth, thanking God does more for the person than ever for God. Prayer with thanksgiving comes with God’s promise of peace that passes understanding. Thanking God is essential to maintaining a strong and active faith. The Bible warns of those who do not thank and glorify God. This lesson will challenge the listener to behave in a responsible and holy way, and thus give gratitude to the heavenly Father.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 118:19-29 (read by Justin Hirt)

Lesson by Scott Shifferd

Recorded November 27, 2016 at the Dean Road church of Christ in Jacksonville, FL