Be Ye Thankful
The principle of thankfulness is foundational throughout scripture. We are admonished to “enter His Gates with Thanksgiving and His Courts with praise”. Thanksgiving is a necessary element of praise and worship, which should precede prayer. We should always conform to a mindset of thankfulness before we enter into prayer. This conformity will bring peace and contentment to our lives. The “sacrifice of praise” is most exemplified when we are thankful during trials, loss, and other painful situations. While it’s not easy, thankfulness enables us to put on a garment of praise and cast off the spirit of heaviness. In most cases, thankfulness is the solution and cure for depression. Thankfulness should not only be an attitude we have, but it is also something we must become.
We become thankful through consistency. Consistently practicing, and focusing on positives, and having more than just “a knowledge” of God’s Word; we must allow a revelation of the eternal hope we have in Jesus Christ. This will enable us to “be thankful.” We can start by waking up every day thanking Jesus. We can utilize scriptures, such as, “this is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice, and be glad in it”. Saying these words out loud will set our state of mind for the day. Thankfulness will bring us through every battle victoriously. In the absence of Thanksgiving, wickedness will take root. We do not want to see the bad fruit that unthankfulness will produce in our lives. The most miserable people are those who are unthankful. Scripture warns of the evil that will befall those who are unthankful.
This is the warning given to the Church regarding the evil of unthankfulness. “For even though they knew God [as the Creator], they did not honor Him as God or give thanks [for His wondrous creation]. On the contrary, they became worthless in their thinking [godless, with pointless reasonings, and silly speculations], and their foolish heart was darkened” (Romans 1:21 AMP). We see how the minds of those who did not give God thanks were darkened, delusional, and if we were to read on in this chapter, we learn of the wickedness that results from a mindset of unthankfulness. Our hearts, minds, and souls are the seat of authority in our lives, controlling our emotions. Our thinking directly affects our actions. Scripture tells us, let this mind be in you that was also in Christ. When we “become thankful”, we will have the peace of God that passes all understanding. We will wear the cloak of humility that can be seen by all mankind. Strife and division will cease. And we can be that light that shines on until that perfect day. Be ye thankful!
Beth Marie Evans
Prison Ministry/Apostolic Author
International Christian Fellowship
Brookfield, Illinois
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Prayers of Thanksgiving, Praise, and Worship
In some form, “thanks” is mentioned 138 times in scripture, “praise” is written 265 times, and “worship” is found 197 times. For an extended time of prayer, read the entirety of the Psalms that have an asterisk (*) beside them. Meditate and apply the scriptures to your own heart and situation. Take time to REMEMBER!
“And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer it at your own will” (Leviticus 22:29).
“Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works” (I Chronicles 16:8, 9).
“…And let thy name be magnified forever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee…” (II Samuel 7:26).
Psalm 100:1-5 - A Psalm of Praise unto God *
Psalm 18:1-3 - Praise to God on a Day of Deliverance *
Psalm 30:4, 5, 11, 12 - A Song of Dedication and Praise *
Psalm 50:1, 14, 15, 22, 23 - Our God is a Righteous Judge *
Psalm 79:13; Psalm 95:1-3 - A Call to Worship and Obedience *
Psalm 107:1-3 - Thanksgiving to the LORD for His Great Works of Deliverance *
Psalm 116:1-2 - Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death *
In I Thessalonians 5:16-18, Paul writes about God’s will for you! “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Amen.
Bishop Jeff Tracy
New Life St. Louis
Bridgeton, Missouri
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World Needs:
- Pray for the Lord to bring divine intervention to the current situation in Afghanistan and for order to bring an end to current chaos.
- Pray for the Lord to help in recovery efforts in Turkey as 34 people are still missing.
- Pray for the Lord to provide aid and support for Haiti as the death toll is increasing and has now reached approximately 2000 people.
- Continue to pray for the Lord to support and resolve the wildfires and droughts challenge that is ravaging the wester US. The National Interagency Fire Center indicates currently there are 97 large fires within the US. In total more than 4 million acres throughout the US. America’s largest reservoir “Lake Mead” has reached historic lows, causing the US government to declare a water shortage which prompt’s mandatory water consumption cuts for states in the Southwest.
- Continue to seek the Lord for divine intervention and wisdom to combat Covid19, Delta and Lambda variants, vaccinations and the FDA has received data from Pfizer to support usage of a booster dose.
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Dr. David K. Bernard
UPCI General Superintendent
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2021 WNOP Events
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