Thanking God glorifies and magnifies Him, but it also changes us. The Lord doesn’t need our gratitude, but as we give thanks, we become more aware of His character and are less consumed by our own concerns. Life is filled with distractions that can make it harder to notice all God has done for us. Expressing our gratitude refocuses our attention. Gratitude also relieves our anxiety. When we bring our concerns to the Lord with thanksgiving, the burden shifts to Him, and His peace is granted to us. Finally, giving thanks helps us climb out of discouragement and strengthens us spiritually. When you’re overwhelmed, thanking God may not be on your radar, but pausing to acknowledge all the Lord has done has a way of shifting our perspective and drawing us closer to Him in the process.
