WHEN YOU WANT TO GIVE THANKS

When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the
good land he has given you. – Deuteronomy 8:10

Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will thank you forever and
ever, praising your greatness from generation to generation. – Psalm 79:13

Give thanks to God – He is good and His love never quits. – 1 Chronicles
16:34

Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch
every cloud, they never harvest. – Ecclesiastes11:4

Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty

shortcuts lead to poverty. – Proverbs 21:5

 The farmer knows just what to do, for God has given him
understanding. – Isaiah 28:26

He will also send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground, and
the food that comes from the land will be rich and plentiful. In that
day your cattle will graze in broad meadows. – Isaiah 30:23

And if you will indeed obey my commandments that I command

you today, to love the Lord your God, and to serve him with all your
heart and with all your soul, he will give the rain for your land in its
season, the early rain and the later rain, that you may gather in your
grain and your wine and your oil. And he will give grass in your
fields for your livestock, and you shall eat and be full. And if you will
indeed obey my commandments that I command you today, to love
the Lord your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all
your soul, he will give the rain for your land in its season, the early
rain and the later rain, that you may gather in your grain and your
wine and your oil. And he will give grass in your fields for your
livestock, and you shall eat and be full. 
How to Receive Blessings from
God
The Lord rewards those who seek His will and strive to live a life pleasing
to Him. Just like a good father, he does not withhold good things from
His children on earth. If you are here because you want to know how to
receive blessings from God, you should learn from the Bible.

God loves to bless His people with both eternal and temporal (earthly)
blessings. If you want to know how to experience them, check out the
following verses:

1. Putting Your Faith Christ for Salvation

It all starts with your relationship with Jesus Christ—the Son of God and
Messiah. If you believe in Him as your Savior, you become a child of God.
Becoming part of His family means you get access to His grace, favor, and
blessing.

“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the
right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the
will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” (John 1:12)

2. Seeking God with All Your Heart

When you seek God with all your heart, especially when you need Him
the most, He will answer you. Experiencing God’s presence is the best
privilege and blessing anyone can receive.

“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear
you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your
heart.” (Jeremiah 29:12-13)

3. Living a Blameless Life According to God’s Standards

This passage tells us that those who do their best to walk in God’s ways
by doing what is right before Him are blessed. God honors their effort to
please Him.
“Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the
Lord! Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with
their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!” (Psalm
119:1-3)

4. Trusting the Lord with All Heart

Those who trust God with all their hearts will remain fruitful, especially if
they use their lives to serve Him. As they seek to live for His glory and
respond to His calling, the Lord will prosper them to keep them going.

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is
like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and
does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not
anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.”
(Jeremiah 17:7-8)

5. Letting the Holy Spirit Transform You

Of course, the biggest blessings are the fruits of the Holy Spirit in you. If
you surrender your life to Christ, the Holy Spirit will renew your character
and form Christlikeness in you. These blessings have eternal value, and
they will help you live a life of fulfillment here on earth.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things
there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)

6. Doing Good Things for the Lord

Every good thing you do for God and His kingdom is not in vain. The
efforts, resources, and time you sacrifice for the ministry will never go to
waste. You will harvest what you sow, and that is so fulfilling. God will
bless you back multiple times for what you sacrificed for His work.

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will
reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9)
 
7. Fearing the Lord

God is also faithful even in providing our physical needs and even giving
us more. If you want to know how to receive blessings from God, you
need to fear Him. This kind of fear is not being frightened by Him
because He is terrible. Instead, it means revering Him in awe, giving Him
all the respect and adoration He deserves.

“Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack!”
(Psalm 34:9)

8. Taking Refuge in the Lord in Times of Trouble

This verse is a reminder that taking refuge in the Lord by surrendering

your life to Him will let you experience His goodness. If you trust Him,
especially in times of trouble, He will deliver you from them. It is during
hard times that you can experience God’s miracles.

“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes
refuge in him!” (Psalm 34:8)

9. Making God Your Dwelling Place

One of the most beautiful promises in the Bible is found in Psalm 91. It
talks about God’s protection of those who make God’s presence their
dwelling place. It means entrusting your life to the Lord and finding
comfort and security in His presence. Those who trust God fully can hold
on to the promise that God will guard their ways and protect their
household from evil.

“Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place— the Most High,
who is my refuge— no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague
come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to
guard you in all your ways.” (Psalm 91:9-11)

10. Serving the Lord

If you genuinely serve God, expect Him to provide for your needs and
bless your life in every area. He will make you fruitful or productive in
what you do, thus allowing you to enjoy a fulfilling life.

“You shall serve the Lord your God, and he will bless your bread and
your water, and I will take sickness away from among you. None shall
miscarry or be barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days.”
(Exodus 23:25-26)

11. Obeying God

The Lord promises that blessings will be showered upon those who listen
and obey His voice. So, how do you hear what He says? You have to
study His Word. The Bible contains His instructions, promises, and
warnings. Those who follow them will be successful in their ways.

“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you
obey the voice of the Lord your God.” (Deuteronomy 28:2)

12. Seeking Him and His Kingdom First

This is also another promise that those who serve God and put His
purpose first will never lack anything. If you prioritize knowing and doing
His will, expect that the Lord will take care of your earthly needs and
concerns. This is the promise that missionaries hold on to.

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things
will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33)

Do His Will
If you carefully seek and obey God’s commands, He will reward you
tremendously. You may not be exempted from troubles here on earth,
but He will always be with you. The Lord will give you the strength,
wisdom, courage, and everything else you need to overcome challenges
in life. To conclude, genuine obedience is the first step how to receive
blessings from God.
PRAYER FOR DIVINE HELP

We all need divine assistance in running the race of life. Human effort is
limited but the power of God is limitless. Whatever situation we face as
children of God, it is the desire of our father (God) to help us. The Lord has
promised to help us (ISAIAH 41:13 - FOR I, THE LORD YOUR GOD, HOLD
YOUR RIGHT HAND; IT IS I WHO SAY TO YOU, "F EAR NOT, I WILL HELP
YOU."). He is a faithful God and He will never disappoint any of his children
who cry unto him for help (PSALM 34:17 - THE RIGHTEOUS CRY OUT , AND
THE LORD  HEARS; HE DELIVERS THEM  FROM ALL  THEIR TROUBLES.).
Beloved, if you truly need divine help, you need to set time apart to pray these
prayer points and pray them passionately and regularly until you see the
manifestation of divine help in your life.

Scripture Reading

Read: PSALM 121:1-2 – “I LIFT UP MY EYES TO THE HILLS. FROM

WHERE  DOES MY HELP  COME ? M Y HELP COMES FROM THE LORD, THE
MAKER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH”

ISAIAH 41:10-13 – “SO DO NOT FEAR, FOR I AM WITH YOU; DO NOT BE

DISMAYED , FOR I AM YOUR GOD. I WILL STRENGTHEN  YOU AND
HELP  YOU; I WILL UPHOLD YOU  WITH MY RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND . “ALL
WHO RAGE  AGAINST YOU WILL SURELY BE ASHAMED AND DISGRACED ;
THOSE WHO OPPOSE  YOU WILL BE AS NOTHING AND PERISH . THOUGH
YOU SEARCH FOR YOUR ENEMIES  YOU WILL NOT FIND THEM . THOSE WHO
WAGE WAR AGAINST YOU WILL BE AS NOTHING  AT ALL. FOR I AM
THE  LORD YOUR GOD WHO TAKES HOLD OF YOUR RIGHT HAND
AND SAYS TO YOU, DO NOT FEAR ; I WILL HELP  YOU”

Praise, Worship and Thanksgiving

Start by singing some praise unto the Lord if you know how to sing, if not go
ahead and give thanks unto the maker of heaven and earth.
 I thank you Lord of heaven and the earth. I thank you Jesus.
 I thank you Jehovah for your mercies. Lord Jesus, I give you praise.
 I thank you everlasting Father for your faithfulness. I thank you Jesus.
 I thank you for your love and kindness. I thank you Saviour.
 I thank you because you are the very present help in time of trouble
(Psalm46:1).
 Father, I thank you for all the promises in your word. I thank you Jesus.
 Father, I thank you for the salvation of my soul. I give you all the praises
and honour.
 I thank you Almighty Father for being the source of my help. Glory be to
your holy name.
Prayer Points for Divine Help

1. Father, as I call your name in prayer today, please answer me according to

the promises in your word in the name of Jesus (John 14:14).

2. Almighty father, I commit my life into your hand, please forgive me of every
disobedience to your word in the name of Jesus. Don’t allow any sin in my
life to stand against my prayer in the name of Jesus.
3. Almighty Father, I come before you today for your divine assistance, please
have mercy on me in the name of Jesus.

4. Father, you are the source of my help, send help to me (mention the area of
your life where you need help) in the name of Jesus (Psalm 121:2).

5. It is written “make haste to help me O Lord my salvation”. Lord of heaven

and earth, please make haste to help me (mention the area where you need
help) in the name of Jesus (Psalm 38:22).

6. Father, my soul is waiting to see the manifestation of your help, arise O

Lord and help me in the name of Jesus (Psalm 33:20).

7. Father, you have promised in your word saying “...I will strengthen thee;
yea, I will help thee...” Please uphold me with the right hand of your
righteousness and help me (name the area of your life where you need help)
in the name of Jesus (ISAIAH 41:10 - SO DO NOT FEAR, FOR I AM WITH
YOU; DO NOT BE DISMAYED , FOR I AM YOUR GOD. I WILL
STRENGTHEN YOU AND HELP YOU; I WILL UPHOLD YOU WITH MY
RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND.).

8. It is written “Our help is in the name of the LORD who made heaven and
earth”. Father, let divine help locate me this season because of the name of
Jesus, in the name of Jesus (PSALM 124:8 - OUR HELP IS FROM THE
LORD, WHO MADE HEAVEN AND EARTH.)

9. Looking up to any man for help is futility, Father send me divine help in the
name of Jesus. (PSALM 108:12 - GIVE US AID AGAINST THE
ENEMY , FOR THE HELP  OF MAN  IS WORTHLESS.)

10. Father, I commit my life into your hand, please don’t let my attitude send
away my divine helper in the name of Jesus.

11. Every enemy that stands as hindrance to my divine help, Father let your
Holy Spirit raise up standard against them in the name of Jesus (ISAIAH
59:19 - THEY WILL FEAR THE NAME OF THE LORD IN THE WEST, AND
HIS GLORY IN THE EAST; FOR HE WILL COME LIKE A RUSHING
STREAM DRIVEN BY THE WIND OF THE LORD.).

12. Every devices of the wicked that have been organised against my divine
help, father frustrate them in the name of Jesus (JOB 5:12 - H E
 FRUSTRATES THE DEVICES OF THE CRAFTY, SO THAT THEIR HANDS
CANNOT CARRY OUT THEIR PLANS.).

Thank you Father for your word.

Thank you Jehovah. Thank you God of heaven and the earth.
Thank you Jesus for being my Lord and Saviour.
Thank you Lord for being the source of my help.
Thank you for answering my prayers. In Jesus name I pray.

NB: The prayer of a sinner is an abomination before God (Isaiah 59:1-2, Psalm 66:18). If
you haven’t given your life to Jesus yet, please do so today else this prayer may not work
for you. If you will like to accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour today, then quickly say
this short prayer of salvation.

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God bless you.

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