Give Thanks to Jehovah and Be Blessed

                "Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good." -Psalm 106:1.

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

Why is it important for us to consider this matter of giving thanks?  As foretold, people in these last days  have become increasingly unthankful.  (2 Timothy 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. We too can be affected by this unappreciative spirit.  Like the ancient Israelites, we could become ungrateful and lose appreciation for our precious relationship with Jehovah and for the blessings that we have received from him. -Psalm 106:7, 11-13. 

Then, too, consider what can happen when we undergo difficult  trials.  At such times, we could easily  become overwhelmed and lose sight of our blessings.  (Psalm 116:3) Therefore, how can we cultivate a grateful heart and maintain it?  And what will help us to remain positive even when we are undergoing severe trials? Let us see. 

Next time: Give Thanks to Jehovah and Be Blessed - "HOW MANY THINGS YOU HAVE DONE, O JEHOVAH"

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015