49 Reasons to Give Thanks Today

“If we magnified blessings as much as we magnify disappointments,

we would all be much happier.” –John Wooden

The news seems to spread nothing but fear and dread, but Christians need to count their blessings.

In case you need help with that, today’s post simply offers 49 reasons to give thanks today, no matter what might be going on in your life or in the world. Enjoy!

1. God is still on His throne.

2. The blood of Jesus continues to provide salvation.

3. The Bible is still the infallible light for your path.

4. You are able to read this post.

5. God hears every prayer you offer in faith.

6. Today provides another opportunity to bless someone’s life.

7. Someone, somewhere is praying for you.

8. There are still people who stand for the right and will not cower in fear.

9. You live somewhere that has the technology to read this list.

10. There is something to eat near you.

11. You get to choose how to react to your circumstances.

12. You are not a robot, but have emotions to respond to each day.

13. God still keeps His promises.

14. Heaven is real.

15. Somewhere, a soul is being reached through the prayerful work of a friend.

16. There are still elders who stand for the truth.

17. A child was just born instead of aborted.

18. You can look out your window and see proof of God’s creative handiwork.

19. Jesus died just for you…

20. …but He didn’t stay in the grave!

21. A missionary is teaching someone you’ll never meet, at least on this side of eternity.

22. Whether you think so or not, you are loved.

23. You are able to process information and make decisions.

24. You can read the Bible in any number of ways (paper, online, on a tablet, on your phone).

25. Your Father in heaven is longing to hear from you in prayer.

26. Repentance.

27. Mercy.

28. Forgiveness.

29. Grace.

30. God has promised to be with you throughout life.

31. You have all you need to fight the devil.

32. Oh, and he has already lost!

33. You can learn from the past.

34. You have an opportunity today to mend a broken relationship.

35. Laughter.

36. Though people are crying, they are assured the loved one they just buried is safe in the arms of Jesus.

37. A preacher is toiling over a sermon that may not make the “all time best” list, but will teach truth to one who needs to hear it.

38. Jesus Christ nailed the Old Testament to the cross.

39. The invitation of Jesus to come to Him is always open.

40. Many parents are still teaching their children morality.

41. Somewhere, a Christian politician is standing for Biblical morality.

42. Christian teachers refuse to teach evolution and are holding to truth.

43. Thousands of young people are still living for God and will impact this world for good.

44. The book of Acts shows us that, even should persecution come, the Church will flourish.

45. You are still breathing.

46. Genesis 1:1 is still true, so you can know where you came from.

47. If your hope is in Christ, your life is secure.

48. Faith can see you through anything.

49. This list could go on and on and on and…

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