The Power of Thanksgiving - 7

The Power of Thanksgiving -7

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and

 his courts with praise.” (Psalm 100:4)

Gratitude is the key that unlocks joy. When

 we give thanks, our eyes shift from what we lack

 to the  abundance we already hold. The psalmist

 reminds us  that thanksgiving is not occasional— 

it is the posture  of a heart that knows God is 

        good. Even in trials, there  is something to thank 

    Him for. Gratitude transforms  prayer, softens  

    worry, and makes room for peace. 

 

Prayer:

Thank You, Lord, for the gift of life, for breath, for love,

for hope. Teach me to see blessings hidden in ordinary

days. May thanksgiving become my language of worship. 

Amen. 

 

A Quiet Encounter in the Sunflower Fields

 

Over the past few weeks, I stepped away from the usual rhythm of life. Not feeling well, I missed Sunday services and quietly withdrew to rest. Yet even in my stillness, God was gently at work.

He led me, unexpectedly, to the sunflower gardens of Thailand. There, surrounded by endless rows of golden blooms lifting their faces to the sun, I found peace. I saw His hand in everything—the warmth of the light, the silent strength of the distant mountains, the gentle shifting of the sky.

Each sunflower, turning toward the light, reminded me of our call to lift our hearts toward God. In that moment, I felt the Lord’s nearness not in noise or activity, but in the hush of creation. My spirit was renewed.

The hymn How Great Thou Art came to mind, its lyrics echoing the joy in my heart:

"Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee,

How great Thou art!"

Indeed, my soul sang. Even in quiet seasons, God’s greatness surrounds us, comforts us, and gently restores us.

“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable.” — Psalm 145:3

Sunflower Garden, Thailand.