Daejeon Onnuri English Ministry: Nov 23, 2025 “Not Just for What He’s Done

For Christians, gratitude is a statement of faith. When we find something to be grateful for, we can

relate this gratitude to God.

When we look at nature, we give thanks to God because we know that God has created these things. In this, we can be sure that God is with us.

It is easy to become spoiled and take it for granted what we have. When we think of all the simple things that we have and what life would be like if we no longer have it. Taking time to be grateful for little ordinary things will help us to keep in perspective how blessed we are.

The ordinary things can remind us of God's providence. The miracles we read about in Scripture, the miracles we see are obvious events of God working; however, God is working in the ordinary times. Much the same God works in the difficult times. The Bible does not promise an easy life but it does say that God is with us.

The biggest reason to give thanks to God is stated in the Psalms.

Psalm 136:1 ESV

[1] Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.

For a Christian, the fact that God exists is enough reason to give thanks. God is good and that is enough to give thanks. Much like a parent, we are thankful for their baby. The fact that the child exists is enough to bring praise.

The statement:” God’s love endures forever" is repeated throughout Psalm 136 to emphasize its importance and truth. God loves us because He is good. It is nothing that we have done that makes God love us. This should make us grateful.

Our God is great and good. God has created all things and He knows you. Despite our imperfect lives, knowing God is enough to give God thanks. Don't count your blessings but look to God and be grateful.