10 Scriptures To Create an Attitude of Thanksgiving

A number of years ago, Kenneth Copeland twisted his back and ruptured a disk. Immediately, he began to experience horrific pain. His body was screaming at him; he probably “felt” like screaming a lot of things while he was in pain. A person who is in excruciating pain doesn’t usually have the best attitude.

Contrary to what his body was saying, Brother Copeland began shouting praises to God as loud as he could while medical personnel rushed to his aid. While he was praising, the pain subsided, but any time he stopped, the pain returned. Realizing what was happening, Kenneth began to praise God for everything—the trees, the birds, the weather, his family and his Partners. And as he did, the pain subsided once more.

When you’re surrounded by pain or pressure, when you’re being attacked by the enemy, do you typically respond as Brother Copeland did with words of praise and thanksgiving? If you find it difficult to do so when circumstances come against you, it’s time to renew your mind with God’s Word (Romans 12:2, NKJV). Get started today with these 10 Scriptures To Create an Attitude of Thanksgiving, so when the pressure is on, words of praise and thanksgiving are coming out of your mouth!

1. “Serve the LORD your God with joy and enthusiasm for the abundant benefits you have received…” (Deuteronomy 28:47).
2. “Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth! Worship the LORD with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy” (Psalm 100:1-2).
3. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name” (Psalm 100:4).
4. “Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!” (Psalm 103:1-5).
5. “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.…Let them praise the LORD for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them” (Psalm 107:1, 8).
6. “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done” (Philippians 4:6).
7. “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). 
8. “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy” (James 1:2).
9. “…Let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name” (Hebrews 13:15, AMPC).
10. “But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume” (2 Corinthians 2:14).

Watch Kenneth and Gloria Copeland teach you how gratitude and praise will cure any situation!
 

Just like Brother Copeland did, you can make thanksgiving your sacrifice to God with these 10 Scriptures To Create an Attitude of Thanksgiving. As you praise Him with thankfulness and gratitude, God promises to rescue you when you call on Him (Psalm 50:14-15).  Praise Him today, and watch God go to work in your life!

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