Comments: What Are You Thankful For?

Today, we live in a world where many are obsessed with getting our rights—getting what we feel we are entitled to or what someone else owes us! Yet, the Scriptures emphasize the importance of being thankful for what God provides (Psalm 95:2; 100:4).

The Apostle Paul reflects this grateful attitude by being thankful “for all things” (Ephesians 5:20), for the gift of salvation (2 Corinthians 9:15), for being in the ministry and for daily food (1 Timothy 1:12; 4:3) and for those God calls to His truth (Romans 1:8).

Paul mentions that prayerful requests should be made with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6).

James states that we should even be grateful for trials that help us grow (James 1:2-4).

However, Paul warns that unthankfulness—especially for the opportunity to know the true God and His Truth—is a trait of the unrighteous (Romans 1:18-21).

When was the last time you took time to sit down and make a list of what you have to be thankful for—and then expressed your thanks directly to your Creator? This Sabbath would be a good time to make that list!