1 Thes 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Col 3:17 Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. James 1:17 Every good gift & every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Luke 17:15 When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back. He praised God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet & thanked Him. (One of the 10 Leper’s) 2Cor 9:7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Hebr 13:15 Through Him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His name. — In all things acknowledge His name, give thanks, & offer a sacrifice of praise! For our God loves a cheerful giver! Love Mel