I Will Give Thanks For Ever

To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. my glory: that is, my tongue, or, my soul - Psalms 30:12

    The giving of thanks is much more than words. Thanksgiving to our blessed God involves the heart and soul—all our being. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name (Ps 103:1). This is what is meant in our text by To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee—My heart shall sing praise to thee. The God of Israel has given his people a heart of gratitude for all things, both spiritual and providential. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1 Thes 5:18).

    The thankful heart is a heart of worship. How could one not worship and adore the one who is altogether lovely, simply because he loves us (we who are unworthy), and has given us all things that are good, just, and right—being pleased to do so? He has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ (Eph 1:3). He has given us all our hearts could desire for time and eternity! Therefore, O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever.

    The thankful heart is a heart of submission. Those that enjoy the blessings of Christ, willingly, and with desire, submit to his Lordship. It is his blessed, sovereign will in which a thankful heart rejoices. The substance of our prayers is Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. We, by his grace and mercy, cast down our arms of rebellion and lay at his blessed feet in worship and submission. He has made it so!

    The thankful heart is a heart of commitment. To be committed to our Lord and Saviour is the aim and goal of every child of God. To honour and glorify our Great God and Saviour is the believer’s work of faith and labor of love. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven (Mt 5:16). To be faithful to him who loved us and gave himself for us is the commitment of every thankful heart. To be committed to Him, his Gospel, and his church is the believer’s life. The Psalmist said, I will sing praise to thee, and be not silent.

    The thankful heart expresses his gratitude in holy communion with the blessed Trinity. By his Spirit we offer up praise and thanksgiving in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.

    The thankful heart enjoys sweet fellowship. Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ (1 Jn 1:3).