Give Thanks

I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness;
    I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.
Psalm 7:17 (NIV) 


Let us come before him with thanksgiving
    and extol him with music and song.
Psalm 95:2 (NIV) 


Enter his gates with thanksgiving
    and his courts with praise;
    give thanks to him and praise his name.
Psalm 100:4 (NIV)


Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6 (NIV)


We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you.
Colossians 1:3 (NIV)  


Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)


“We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty,
    the One who is and who was,
because you have taken your great power
    and have begun to reign."
Revelation 11:17 (NIV) 

So many of the scriptures talk about being thankful. This isn't something that should be confined to the month of November. We are to give thanks in all circumstances, no matter what we are facing. While the situations may seem overwhelming at times, we can still thank God and praise His name.

Do you have a favorite verse that speaks of giving thanks? If so, what is it?

Jodie Wolfe creates novels where hope and quirky meet. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA) and has been a semi-finalist and finalist in various writing contests. A former columnist for Home School Enrichment magazine, her articles can be found online at: Crosswalk, Christian Devotions, and Heirloom Audio. She's a contributor and co-founder of Stitches Thru Time blog. When not writing she enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, walking, and being a Grammie. Learn more at www.jodiewolfe.com.