Old Testament Scripture Reading: Psalms 136:1 – 3 (KJV)
Psa 136:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psa 136:2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psa 136:3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
New Testament Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4 – 9 (KJV)
Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Php 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Php 4:9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
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Transforming Power Statements:
1) There are an unlimited set of reasons for everyone to be grateful to God at all times, even though not everything we experience is considered “good” per se… but just for the fact that we know that whatever God has allowed to come to pass will ultimately work out for “Good” to the ones who are called according to His purpose! (Romans 8:28)
2) Everything from the evidence of God’s creation of all things, to the smallest details of His expressions of tremendous love He is constantly showing to us, are all around us every second of every day, which should remind us to walk with a mindset of Thanksgiving, as a general way of everyday life.
3) Paul reveals the system from the Holy Spirit that all Christians must pray and meditate on in order to attain and maintain the mindset of thankfulness no matter circumstances we are going through and it is a lifelong quest for us to each improve on as we continue to give glory to God for His many blessings!