Be thankful To God for What you have.
Prepared by: Rev Juanito D. Samillano Jr.
Text: Habakkuk 3:17-19• 17 Though the fig tree may not
blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines;Though the labor of the olive mayfail, And the fields yield no food;Though the flock may be cut offfrom the fold, And there be noherd in the stalls— 18 Yet I willrejoice in the LORD, I will joy in theGod of my salvation.
: Be thankful to God for what you have
The Benefits of saying
“Thank You”• “Science is now proving that,
feeling grateful can actually make
us young, and healthier,
literally,”• says Reader’s Digest (October
2007).
Robert Emmons, Davis,
Michael McCullough both
university professors in USA.
1st: Note the
hassle
(Bother) of
each week,
2nd: Things
that People
were
grateful
3rd: List of
Ordinary life
events of
People
Divided their students into three groups
for fascinating Studies and research
2nd Group’s Report
• The grateful group come out of the
study happier, they “reported fewer
negative physical symptoms such as
headaches or colds, and they were
active. They said, “ if we exercise
being grateful of what we have we
will obtain higher quality of life”
• Those who are Grateful and
contented for what they have,
obtain “clearer thinking, less stress,
longer lives, closer family ties,
greater religiousness, and away from
danger.”
https://www.thetrumpet.com/article/5798.24.111.0/society/t
he-power-of-thank-you
Being Grateful makes us to
live long The late Herbert
W. Armstrong “who
often said that
ingratitude was
possibly our
greatest sin”
He lived 93
abundant years.Minister
BeforeThank you note is just an art.
Thank you note was adopted and introduced in the market by the business man. And time pass it became a business.
Later on, giving of token as a sign of saying “thank you” was adopted in every celebration.
Many ways we could extend
our gratitude to othersA: cell phone
B: social net
working
C: letter
D: Verbal
Ways to express our gratitude to God
A: Prayer
B: Church Gathering
C: Sunday Service
D: Personal
Meditation
Habakkuk 3:17-19• 17 Though the fig tree may not
blossom, Nor fruit be on thevines; Though the labor of theolive may fail, And the fields yieldno food; Though the flock may becut off from the fold, And therebe no herd in the stalls— 18 Yet Iwill rejoice in the LORD, I will joyin the God of my salvation.
Observe the Negative
• 17 Though the fig tree may notblossom, Nor fruit be on the vines;Though the labor of the olive mayfail, And the fields yield no food;Though the flock may be cut offfrom the fold, And there be noherd in the stalls— 18 Yet I willrejoice in the LORD, I will joy in theGod of my salvation.
Observe the Response
Habakkuk 3:17-19
God turn accident
into Good Alexander Fleming (1928)
He studied treatment for infections such as
pneumonia, gonorrhea or rheumatic fever.
He focused his studies on the mold of the juice.
Yet he swift his study to the bacteria. It resulted,
accidentally to the discovery of penicillin.
According to records, there were 400 million
units of penicillin available during the first five
months of 1943; by the time World War II ended,
U.S. companies were making 650 billion units a
month.
http://www.healio.com/endocrinology/news/print/endocrine-
today/%7B15afd2a1-2084-4ca6-a4e6-7185f5c4cfb0%7D/penicillin-an-
accidental-discovery-changed-the-course-of-medicine
How to know that People are grateful?
• A: Just observe the words that comes from
their Mouth
• 18 Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
• Medical practitioners studied on 186 men and women
with heart failures, researchers says that they slowly
became stable when the people that surround them
will continually speak positive words and avoid
negative.
• It resulted to higher quality sleep and less
inflammation—which can worsen the symptoms of
heart failure.• http://time.com/4124288/thanksgiving-day-2015-thankful-gratitude/
Words can divide or unite the
church
Each one of us we have our own struggles and
weaknesses that we have to fight.
Our ministry is to Carry each other's burdens, and
help others through our encouragement.
Everyone is wounded, we have to make our part
that they will be healed spiritually.
If you have something that against with your co
believer, just go to your pastor and he will look
for ways to settle it.
How to know that People
are grateful?
• B: Just observe their
response during Negative
times
1: Plants on the Farm
Fig tree, vines, olive and fields
2: Animals on the Farm-
Flock, and herd
How to know that People
are grateful?
• B: Just observe their
action during Problems
1: Physical Sickness
2: Emotional Depression
3: Lost of things
• 1: They Are Giving back to
God their Talent, Treasure and
Time. (Just observe their
faces)
When People are Grateful
• 2: They are not dependent on anycircumstances. (Sickness, Death,Failures, heart Ache, Hatred)
• Top 3 Reason why People can’t Come to Church?
• 1: Avoid to see the Church Mate
• 2: Family Quarrel during SundayMorning
• 3: No intention to Attend
Be Thankful for What
you Have?
• Many Christians were not
happy on their status because
they were not satisfied with
what they have. They want
more and change or remodel
what God has given.
To a Married Person Be
Thankful for what you Have
To the business man, Be
Thankful for What you Have.
Conclusion
• We are bless by God in differentways. We have to be grateful andenjoy God’s blessings that wereceive. Just open your eyes andsee God’s blessing that he alreadyentrusted to you.
• If we practice it, He will entrust usmore.
Be thankful To God for What you have.
Prepared by: Rev Juanito D. Samillano Jr.