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Richie Thetford Thankfulness Glorifying God Through Thankfulness “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:17

Richie Thetford Glorifying God “gives to all life, breath, all things” Acts 17:24-25, 28 Giver of “every good gift” James 1:17 Should be grateful to God 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Richie Thetford Sin of Unthankfulness The simplest are often the hardest Luke 17:11-19 God does not like the complainer Numbers 21:4-6 Deuteronomy 8:3 Nothing hurts like ingratitude John 1:11 The root of most other sins Romans 1:21

Richie Thetford Need to Express Our Thankfulness The “fruit of our lips” Hebrews 13:15 Let not God’s grace be in vain 1 Corinthians 15:10 Must be expressed with deeds 1 John 3:18 Help others Matthew 25:31-46

Richie Thetford Effect of Thankfulness Expressing our gratitude can mean: …to God for His blessings …to others for their kindness …to others of our gratitude for God’s blessings Mark 5:19 Psalms 105:1-2 1 Peter 2:9

Richie Thetford Effect of Thankfulness Saying thanks before meals Acts 27:35 Gives peace of mind Philippians 4:6-7 Privilege of being God’s children 1 John 3:1 Appreciating our brethren in the Lord Philippians 1:3

Richie Thetford Conclusion We need to let our lights shine by being grateful Daniel 6:10 Making a habit of expressing real gratitude to others for what they do --- will cause us to be amazed at the results!