Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. 1 Thes 5:18 (ESV) Give THANKS in ALL circumstances; for this is the WILL of God in Christ Jesus for you. John 11:40-41 (ESV)Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. & Jesus lifted up his eyes & said, “Father, I THANK you that you have heard me.— our Gratitude is Gods WILL! Gratitude brings Gods Blessings. Even Jesus thanked His Father when He asked for Lazarus raising from death! — Hebr 12:28-29 Therefore let us be GRATEFUL for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, & thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence & awe, for our God is a consuming fire. — And don’t forget our service is our worship to God! Love Mel