Christian Healing Ministry - Devotionals

Devotional for August 31, 2026

THANK YOU LORD

SCRIPTURE READING - 📖 Psalm 118:1

“Oh, thank the LORD for He is so good! His loving-kindness is forever.”

Additional Verses

📖 Psalm 118:1-29; Jeremiah 29:11; Acts 16:16-34

Great people all over the world are known for being grateful even for the smallest gift they receive. Such people know the significance of the two words, ‘Thank You.’ When you say these words right from a sincere heart, they will always have a lasting effect upon the person you are expressing such gratitude. Each time you are privileged to be in the presence of God, it is an opportunity to sincerely thank Him for the many blessings He is always pouring upon your life. Each new day, new month and an added birthday are all special gifts from God which you ought to thank Him for His grace. Remember whenever you sincerely say thank You to God, He will certainly reward you with another special blessing. When you don’t thank God for each blessing you receive from Him, you deprive yourself of many more blessings that you are destined for from Him. Exodus 34:20 reminds you that whenever you come before the LORD you shall not appear before Him empty handed. The LORD is reminding you that whatever you may think you own, all belong to Him. All the wealth that you may think you possess, all belong to God. When you come to Him you must therefore set something aside to thank Him for blessing you. Just imagine as a mother, when you were giving birth to your lovely child, you could have died in the process. Is it therefore too much for you to give a thank You offering to God in support of the Gospel for He alone assured you of a safe delivery? Psalm 118:19-21 says, “Open for me the gates of righteousness; l will enter and give thanks to the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter. I will give you thanks, for you answered me, you have become my salvation.” Whether we are in need of love, comfort, joy, peace, hope, provision, compassion, confidence, energy, guidance, wisdom, encouragement, endurance or anything else – the Lord God has all we need and more. He has promised to meet every single one of our needs provided we come to Him in faith. Today I am challenging you to look around you and discover the many blessings that you have received from God. When you do this, just find time to tell God how sorry you are for failing to thank Him enough each time you come into His presence. Some of you were healed from very serious illnesses which many in the same conditions are unable to survive. Did you thank God for His mercy and favor upon your life? Once you begin to sincerely thank Him for His unmerited favor upon your life, you are going to see how He is going to open doors and windows of blessings which you will not be able to exhaust. The glory of the Lord Jesus Christ will manifest upon your life like never before. Alleluia!

Prayer

Dear LORD Jesus Christ, thank You for loving me as no one loves me more than You do. Help me to thank You in the right way so that You continue to open more of Your blessings upon my life. In Jesus Christ’s name I pray, Amen.