Gratitude: Worship

Music can shift a heart that feels uncertain or discouraged to one that is full of hope and gratitude. When we listen to or sing songs that have placed Jesus at the center, our whole perspective can change. We will become more aware of His presence and His goodness.

David wrote these words in Psalm 63, “Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you!  I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.”

Gratitude is our response to a gift. Paul wrote in Romans 6:23 that “the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” This is the greatest gift of all! Take a moment or two to pause and take in the significance of this gift from God. What does it make you want to do? Sing? Praise? Pray? Check out our playlist of songs for you to continue worshiping. Share it with your family and friends!

If anything is keeping you from praising or giving thanks to God, what is it? Acknowledge it and bring it to God in prayer. Talk to him like you would talk to a friend. He’s listening.

To cultivate a heart of gratitude, it is important to be intentional about giving thanks. Remembering that every good gift comes. from God (James 1:17), go through the list and give thanks to Him for each good gift. Do this with a friend, or your family, so you can remind each other of how good God has been!

What’s next?

Listen to the Gratitude playlist:

• Use it in your quiet time with God.

• Play it in your car on the way to/from work.

• Fill your home with this music! It will change the atmosphere.

After you have experienced this playlist, think of someone you know that would be encouraged by these songs. Send them a text and share your experience with them. Then share the playlist so they can experience it as well!

We hope you are encouraged by who He is, and that his love will richly satisfy you as you sing out the truths of these songs.