Thanks to Jehovah!

“Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good.”​—PS. 106:1. 

(JW yeartext for 2015)

(Source: w15 1/15 pp. 8-12)

People in these last days have become increasingly unthankful. (2 Tim. 3:2) Many take their blessings for granted. Influenced by the commercial world and its advertising, millions of people strive to obtain more instead of being content with what they have. I too can be affected by this unappreciative spirit. Like the ancient Israelites, I could become ungrateful and lose appreciation for my precious relationship with Jehovah and for the blessings that I have received from him.​—Ps. 106:7, 11-13. When I do undergo difficult trials, I could easily become overwhelmed and lose sight of my blessings. (Ps. 116:3)

What blessings from Jehovah are you thankful for?

For what am I particularly thankful to Jehovah?

• Thanks for my precious relationship with Jehovah
• Thanks for the forgiveness that I receive thru Christ’s ransom sacrifice
• Thanks for the gift of life …I seek divine guidance so that I may live continually in a manner worthy  of God’s approval
• Thanks for the special gift-The Bible-that gives me comfort and hope during my trials in life
• Thanks for the privilege of being God’s co-worker in spreading the good news of God’s kingdom
• Thanks for God’s holy spirit that helps me bear the Christian values I need to face the daily challenges in my life.
• Thanks for all of Jehovah’s provisions which I need in order to serve Him faithfully
• Thanks for my beloved wife and family
• Thanks for my spiritual brothers and sisters

JEHOVAH, the Giver of “every good gift and every perfect present,” is indeed worthy of my thanks. (Jas. 1:17) As my loving Shepherd, he tenderly cares for all my physical and spiritual needs. (Ps. 23:1-3) He has proved to be my “refuge and strength”​—especially in times of distress! (Ps. 46:1) Surely I have many reasons to agree wholeheartedly with the psalmist who wrote: “Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; his loyal love endures forever.”​—Ps. 106:1.