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(Phil 4:13 NIV) God has called us to a life of love and thanksgivingDo you only thank God for things He has done (past things), or do you also thank God for what He is going to do (future things)? There is no place between giving thanks and not giving thanksGiving thanks is giving glory to God. All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. {16} Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. (2 Cor 4:15-16 NIV) So what does being thankful involve? Be gratefulrecognize and acknowledge what God has done in your life Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, {9} for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. (Psa 107:8-9) 2. Rememberwhat God has done Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- {3} who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, {4} who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, (Psa 103:2-4 NIV) 3. Express itverballysay it and show itnot just think itif you dont chances are you will forget."Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. (Mat 18:19 NIV) Remember. You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (1 John 4:4 NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Rom 8:28 NIV) No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Rom 8:37 NIV) Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, {9} for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. (Psa 107:8-9) I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation. (Psa 118:21) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. {7} And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:6-7) For Discussion: Do you give thanks for future things as well as past things God has done?  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