The Time Is Now:
TO GIVE THANKS

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 
1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT

In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have
overcome the world. 
John 16:33b NIV

4 WAYS WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD. . .


1. SING TO HIM.

Sing out your thanks to him; sing praises to our God.                      
Psalm 147:7a TLB

Give thanks to the Lord . . . for his love endures forever.              
Psalm 107:1 NIV

2. SERVING HIM.

Since we have a Kingdom that nothing can destroy, let us please God by serving him with thankful hearts.              
Hebrews 12:28a TLB

Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God.                      
Colossians 3:17a NIV

3. TELLING ABOUT HIM.

How can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?  
Romans 10:14 NLT

4. GIVING TO HIM.

Give an offering to show thanks to God.                                          
Psalm 50:14a NCV

How can I repay the Lord for all the good that he has done for me?
Psalm 116:12 GW

Your generosity . . . not only provides for the needs of God’s people but also produces more and more prayers of thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:11b-12 GW

Let your lives overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all
he has done.
Colossians 2:7b TLB