The apostle Paul was one grateful person. I am sure this is one of the reasons why he was effective in his ministry. He had an “attitude of gratitude.” Like many of his letters, Paul began his letter to the Corinthians this way:

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 1:4 NIV).

Not only does Paul continually give thanks in his letters, but many times in scripture he strongly encourages us to do the same:

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV).

One of the reasons we come to worship is to give thanks. As we sing hymns and say prayers, we are giving thanks to God. Why? Not only because God is worthy of our thanksgiving and worship because there is healing power in…