![]() The final half of that stirring lyric contains words that are repeated many times throughout Scripture. For the Lord is good His mercy endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations, (Ps. ![]() ![]() “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise be thankful to Him, and bless His name. Oh, that we might-with happy heads, hearts, and hands uplifted-join with the psalmist in the 100th division and: The Psalms repeatedly suggest both our deep need for and the benefits of our coming to God with our hearts abounding generously with thanksgiving. Being mindful of and focused upon how good and gracious, how merciful and faithful our great God has been to you resets your posture, raises your expectancy and opens your heart to approach God’s holy presence and receive His abundant blessings-spirit, soul and body-and all that pertains to life and godliness. Our Bibles overflow with exhortations and promises concerning a grateful heart and positive attitude. None of this is surprising to the faithful student of Scripture. ![]() Study after study reveals that thankful people-individuals who focus on the many blessings they have been afforded rather than what they don’t currently possess-are healthier, happier and more successful. There is a large and growing mountain of secular research revealing the power of gratitude in the human soul. ![]()
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