Gratitude is not something believers switch on when life feels good. It is a lifestyle.

If you are a true worshipper, thanksgiving flows naturally from you. You do not need constant reminders or external motivation. Gratitude becomes your default response because your heart understands who God is and who you are in Him.

Thanksgiving is not optional for believers; it is our access code into the divine presence. Scripture tells us that God inhabits the praises of His people. When gratitude fills your heart, joy and praise follow effortlessly, and God’s presence becomes tangible. That presence is what truly makes the difference in every season of life.

This is why thanksgiving is not an event—it is a state of being. No matter what situation you find yourself in, gratitude remains non-negotiable. When you start with thanksgiving, you acknowledge what God has done, joy rises within you, and faith is strengthened.

Why We Must Always Be Thankful

There are two powerful reasons that should permanently place us in thanksgiving mode.

First, we thank God for who He is. God is not just powerful; He is in control. His wisdom is limitless, and His authority cannot be challenged.

The rising sun is daily proof that Gods power is not diminishing and that He is still on duty. God does not come and go, He is everlasting.

Second, we thank God for who we are. You are made by God, made for God, and made in His image.

Scripture reminds us that whatever God makes is a marvel. That means you are a wonder. If you see yourself as anything less, you are using the wrong measuring stick.

You are uniquely designed, complete with your flaws. Perfection is reserved for angels, not humans. Transformation does not begin with self-condemnation; it begins with appreciating who you are. From that place of gratitude, God leads you forward.

Many people struggle to see their worth because sin shifts focus away from God, and comparison steals both joy and gratitude.

The moment you begin comparing yourself to others, you lose sight of the marvel that you are.

Whatever you focus on grows and as you focus on gratitude, faith multiplies. When you focus on who God says you are, you begin to live as the role model God designed you to be.

When you remember who God is, your only response should be gratitude. And when you thank God for who you are, you step boldly into the fullness of your calling.

An excerpt from the sermon by Pastor Boye Oloyede, on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

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