A Key for Relationship

I never stop giving thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. —Ephesians 1:16

It’s important to express gratitude to those around us. A simple “thank you” shows that we recognize that we’ve received something the giver was under no obligation to give. It guards against an attitude of self-centeredness and entitlement. And it contributes to an atmosphere of goodwill in the relationship. When there’s no gratitude, the giver feels unappreciated and may become discouraged and reluctant to give again.

Gratitude isn’t only important in human relationships, it’s also important in our relationship with God. David knew this. Throughout the Psalms, he took note of the wonderful things God did and continually expressed appreciation for them.

The biblical word for thanksgiving is the Greek eucharistos. Some church traditions use this as the name for the Lord’s Supper—the Eucharist. Eucharistos means “mindful of favors,” “conscious of benefit received,” “grateful,” or simply “thankful.” Giving thanks goes way beyond praying before we eat. According to Scripture, it’s one of the basic disciplines of the Christian life. The Bible commands: “Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving” (Col. 4:2).

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 “Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude” (ReviveOurHearts.com/blog)

Scripture taken from The CSB