Notes From the Pastor's Desk
November 1, 2026
What To Thank God For
Ps. 92:1 says, “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord.” It has been said, “He enjoys much who is thankful for little. A grateful mind is a great mind.” The Psalmist had troubles, trials and problems, but he found so much for which to thank God. There are more blessings than blights in life.
I. Thank God for His Free Salvation
(2 Cor. 9:15). What God gives to us is called an “unspeakable gift.” It is not the word “unspeakable” upon which I want to place emphasis, but the word “gift.” Salvation is not a wage earned, it is a gift received. Jesus purchased it and gives it. The gift of all gifts is eternal life (Rom. 5:18). If we had to be perfect and earn salvation we would all be doomed to hell (Rom. 3:23).
II. Thank God for His Daily Goodness
(1 Chr. 16:34a). There the Bible speaks of giving thanks and says of God, “He is good.” God is morally and ethically right in every aspect of His being. Not only does God do good things, goodness is a very part of His being. No matter what God does or allows, we must say that He acts out of His goodness. The word “goodness” in reference to God can also speak of His kindness. He is so kind to give us our family, our friends, our finances, and our fellowship.
III. Thank God for His Enduring Mercy
(1 Chr. 16:34b). “His mercy endureth forever” is a clause used 31 times in the Psalms alone. Mercy is God holding back what we do deserve. When God forgives us of our sin and makes us a child of God, it is a permanent transaction (Rom. 8:38,39; Jn. 10:28,29). You are not kept by your good works, but through God's great mercy.
IV. Thank God for His Absolute Holiness
(Psm. 30:4). God is a holy God and His holiness is His glory. God's holiness is that upon which the angels put more focus than any other of God's attributes, for they cry, “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of Hosts” (Isa. 6:3; Rev. 4:8). When we think much of His holiness, it becomes our prayer that He would make us more holy in our daily attitudes, actions and reactions.
V. Thank God for His Wondrous Works
(Psm. 75:1). Instead of telling others, with a spirit of pride, what we have done, we need to tell them of the wondrous things He has done. “Wondrous things” are the doings of God that show His wonder working power. A “wonder” is something so special that it causes amazement, astonishment, and awe.
VI. Thank God for Our Daily Triumph
(2 Cor. 2:14). God's people are not a people of defeat, but of triumph. As we walk in the Spirit from day to day, our Heavenly Father nullifies the power of sin over us. Gal. 5:16 says, “Walk in the Spirit and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” If you live your entire life in the Spirit of God, you will not gratify the desires of your lower nature. There is so much for which to be thankful!