Memory verse:     

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”                        – 1Ths. 5:18.

Scripture identifies giving of thanks as the will of God for believers in every situation 1Ths. 5:18. We have said, this would mean that thanksgiving is the right thing to do no matter the situation a believer finds himself. When we do the will of God, we are empowered above the prevailing circumstance, resulting in the turn of the situation to our desired outcome Heb. 10:36. This implies that when thanksgiving becomes the lifestyle of a believer, every contrary situation turns to testimony.

The Power of Thanksgiving in Turning Concerns to Testimonies.

1. The Example of the Raising of Lazarus from the Dead.

Lazarus was identified in scripture as a friend of Jesus Christ Jn. 11:1-3. The sisters sent the information of his sickness to Jesus, but by the time Jesus will get there he was dead for 4 days Jn. 6:14,17. This implies Lazarus body was already decomposing and stinking. Nonetheless, Jesus got to the tomb, gave thanks, and Lazarus rose from the dead Jn. 11:39-44.

2. Thanksgiving Invokes the Release of Fresh Anointing that Destroys Yokes.

Every time true praise goes forth from a believer, fresh anointing is released on his life and situation Psa. 92:1-2,10. The anointing is the answer to the yokes of the wicked; it destroys yokes to set believers free Isa. 10:27. This means, a believer is not permitted to be under any yoke when he is given to praise.

Jesus is Lord!

Prayer.                                                 

Father, empower me by your Spirit for the lifestyle of thanksgiving thereby making me to experience the life of abundance of all things from now Deu. 28:47-48.

Action.

Fill every moment of today with praise, with target on issues of concern.

Priestly Blessings.                                       

Be clothed afresh with the new garment of praise right now!

Every yoke on any aspect of your life is destroyed right now!