Core Truth: According to Scripture, a heart of thankfulness is not an add-on to our lives as Christians, but is meant to be integral to who we are as God’s children. As Dr. John MacArthur once put it, “A thankful heart is one of the primary identifying characteristics of a believer. It stands in stark contrast to pride, selfishness, and worry. And it helps fortify the believer’s trust in the Lord and reliance of His provision, even in the toughest times. No matter how choppy the seas become, a believer’s heart is buoyed by constant praise and gratefulness to the Lord.”
Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5
Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness and delight; know and fully recognize with gratitude that the Lord Himself is God; it is He who has made us, not we ourselves and we are His. We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with a song of thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, bless and praise His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy and lovingkindess are everlasting, His faithfulness endures to all generations.