When Giving Thanks is Not Easy

We could have plenty and still not feel thankful.

“What I have is not who I am.” – Min. Darrell Whitehead

Have your circumstances challenged your praise?

Praising God Is Neither On Demand Or In Denial

• You can’t just praise at the demand of someone else
• Praise will come from your own experience
• God can welcome our worship no matter how it comes (weeping, shouting, etc.)

“In sincere worship God accepts weeping as much as shouting.” – Min. Darrell Whitehead

Praising God Is Not About Your Place but About His Presence

• God is a tabernacle God!
• Wherever you go, God will go with you
• Your praise is not predicated on your place

“Your praise is acknowledging that God tabernacles with you.” – Min. Darrell Whitehead

Praise Him When You Remember His Mercy

• Even when you don’t feel like you have a reason to give thanks, you have a reason to give thanks (Ps. 136:1-4)
• Recall how the Lord has forgiven you