2025-11-25
GratitudeThanksgiving as Sacrifice
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.
Offering thanksgiving to God is a sacrifice that honors Him and prepares us to receive His salvation.
God declares that thanksgiving glorifies Him and prepares the way for Him to show salvation. Gratitude is called a sacrifice because it costs us something: our pride, our complaining, our right to self-pity. When we offer thanks even when we don't feel like it, we sacrifice our feelings on the altar of faith. This sacrifice honors God and positions us to experience His deliverance.
For Today
Today, sacrifice a complaint by replacing it with thanksgiving, even if it feels costly.
Prayer
Father, I offer You the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Help me honor You with gratitude even when it costs me my comfort. Show me Your salvation. Amen.