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Thank God for the Wonderful Incarnation of the Son of God

Thanksgiving 4.15 | NIV

For the wonderful and mysterious incarnation of the Son of God and his coming into the world.

I bless you that when the time had fully come, you sent your Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that your people might receive the full rights of sons. Galatians 4:4-5(NIV)

That the eternal Word became flesh and made his dwelling among men, and there were those who saw his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14(NIV) Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great, that God appeared in a body. 1 Timothy 3:16(NIV)

I bless you that for this reason he was born and for this he came into the world, to testify to the truth; John 18:37(NIV) and I believe and am sure that he is the Holy One of God; John 6:69(NIV) that it is he who should come, and I am to look for no other.

I bless you that the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost; Luke 19:10(NIV) that he has come that I may have life, and have it to the full; John 10:10(NIV) and that the reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. 1 John 3:8(NIV)

Lord, I receive it as a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – even the worst. 1 Timothy 1:15(NIV)

I bless you that since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity: Hebrews 2:14(NIV) That it is not angels he helps, but his people, and was made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful High Priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people; Hebrews 2:16-17(NIV) and that he is not ashamed to call them brothers. Hebrews 2:11(NIV)

And that the firstborn was brought into the world with a charge given to all God’s angels to worship him. Hebrews 1:6(NIV)

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Thank God for the Many Glorious Instances of His Favor to the Old Testament Church

Thanksgiving 4.14 | NIV

For the many glorious instances of God’s favor to the Old Testament church.

I adore that wisdom, peace, and goodness with which you brought the vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it; you cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. Psalm 80:8-9(NIV)

And it was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them. Psalm 44:3(NIV)

I bless you that the Jews were entrusted with the very words of God; Romans 3:2(NIV) that they had the adoption as sons, the divine glory, and the covenant, the receiving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises: Romans 9:4(NIV) And that not one word has failed of all the good promises you gave through your servant Moses. 1 Kings 8:56(NIV)

I bless you for all that which you did, at many times and in various ways, speak to the forefathers through the prophets, Hebrews 1:1(NIV) those men who spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit, 2 Peter 1:21(NIV) and prophesied of the grace that was to come to your people, predicting the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow; and that they were not serving themselves but all believers, when they spoke of those great things – things that even angels long to look into. 1 Peter 1:10-12(NIV)

And especially, I bless you that you have planned something better for believers alive today, so that only together with us would they be made perfect. Hebrews 11:40(NIV)

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Thank God for the Early Indication of His Gracious Design

Thanksgiving 4.13 | NIV

For the early and ancient indication of the gracious design concerning fallen man.

I bless you that as soon as man had sinned, it was graciously promised that the seed of the woman should break the serpent’s head; Genesis 3:15(NIV) and that in the Old Testament sacrifices, Jesus Christ was the lamb that was slain from the creation of the world. Revelation 13:8(NIV)

And that for their faith the ancients, though none of them received what had been promised, Hebrews 11:39(NIV) were commended – were commended as righteous men. Hebrews 11:4(NIV)

I bless you for the promise made to Abraham, that in his seed all peoples on earth should be blessed; Genesis 12:3(NIV) and to Jacob, that the Shiloh should come, and the obedience of the nations is his; Genesis 49:10(NIV) and that the Patriarchs rejoiced at the thought of seeing Christ’s day; they saw it and were glad. John 8:56(NIV)

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Thank God for the Appointing of the Redeemer and His Gracious Condescension

Thanksgiving 4.12 | NIV

For the appointing of the Redeemer and God’s gracious condescension to deal with men upon new terms, receding from the demands of the broken covenant of innocency.

I bless you that when sacrifice and offering you did not desire, and in them you were not pleased, that then the eternal Son of God said, “Here I am, I have come to do your will, O God, and a body you have prepared for me.” Hebrews 10:5-7(NIV) And that, as it is written about him in the scroll, he desired to do your will, O God; your law was within his heart. Psalm 40:7-8(NIV)

You have bestowed strength on a warrior, a young man from among the people. You have found David your servant; with your sacred oil you have anointed him: Psalm 89:19-20(NIV) You have set him above his companions by anointing him with the oil of joy, Psalm 45:7(NIV) and promised that your hand would sustain him and your arm would strengthen him, Psalm 89:21(NIV) and that you would appoint him your firstborn, the most exalted of the kings of the earth. Psalm 89:27(NIV)

I bless you that the Father now judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son; John 5:22(NIV) that as he has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself, and has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man; John 5:26-27(NIV) that the Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands; John 3:35(NIV) and that the counsel of peace is between them both. Zechariah 6:13(KJV)

That he is your servant, whom you uphold, your chosen one in whom you delight, Isaiah 42:1(NIV) your Son, whom you love, with him you are well pleased; Matthew 17:5(NIV) that you have made him to be a covenant for the people; Isaiah 49:8(NIV) and that through him your people are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14(NIV)

That God so loved the world as to give his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16(NIV)

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Thank God for His Eternal Purposes and Counsels Concerning Man’s Redemption

Thanksgiving 4.11 | NIV

For the eternal purposes and counsels of God concerning man’s redemption.

I ought always to thank you, O God, because from the beginning you have chosen some to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit: 2 Thessalonians 2:13(NIV) That there is a remnant chosen by grace, Romans 11:5(NIV) whom you have chosen in Christ before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in your sight; in love you predestined them to be adopted as your sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with your pleasure and will – to the praise of your glorious grace. Ephesians 1:4-6(NIV)

They were yours, and you gave them to Christ; John 17:6(NIV) and this is your will: that you should lose none of all that you have given him, but raise them up at the last day. John 6:39(NIV)

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Thank God for His Grace to your Soul and for Design

Thanksgiving 4.10 | NIV

The goodness of his grace relating to my soul and the life that is to come.

But especially praise be to the God and Father of my Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed me in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:3(NIV)

1st, I must give God thanks for his kindnesses to the children of men, relating to their better part and their future state and his favors to the church in general.

I must give thanks for his gracious design and contrivance of man’s redemption and salvation, when he was lost and undone by sin.

O how wonderfully did the kindness and love of God my Savior appear! He saved me, not because of righteous things I had done, but because of his mercy: Titus 3:4-5(NIV) I had destroyed myself, but you, you only, are my helper. Hosea 13:9(NIV)

When I was thrown out into the open field, and no one looked on me with pity, you saw me kicking about in my blood, and you said to me, “Live!” Yes, you said to me, “Live!” Ezekiel 16:5-6(NIV) And the time was a time of love. Ezekiel 16:8(NIV)

When the ransom for a life was costly, so that no payment would ever be enough, and no man could redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for him, Psalm 49:7-8(NIV) then you were pleased to find a ransom, that I, with your people, might be spared from going down to the pit. Job 33:24(NIV)

When I had to die, and was like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be recovered, then did you devise ways so that the banished person might not remain forever estranged from you. 2 Samuel 14:14(NIV)

When you did not spare the angels who sinned, but sent them to hell, 2 Peter 2:4(NIV) you said concerning the rage of mankind, “Don’t destroy it, there is yet some good in it.” Isaiah 65:8(NIV) Herein appears God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for his people’s glory before time began. 1 Corinthians 2:7(NIV)

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Thank God for the Measure of Peace you Experience

Thanksgiving 4.9 | NIV

For my own share in the public plenty, peace, and tranquility.

When I have eaten and been satisfied, I have reason to praise you for the good land you have given me, Deuteronomy 8:10(NIV) a land which the eyes of the LORD my God are continually on, from the beginning of the year to its end. Deuteronomy 11:12(NIV)

You grant peace to my borders and satisfy me with the finest of wheat: Psalm 147:14(NIV) I am delivered from the voice of the archers at the watering places; there, therefore, will I recite the righteous acts of the LORD, the righteous acts of his warriors in Israel. Judges 5:11(NIV)

I thank you that the powers that are set over me are God’s servants to do me good; Romans 13:4(NIV) that they work for the good of your people and speak up for their welfare. Esther 10:3(NIV)

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Thank God for your Successes and Good Relationships

Thanksgiving 4.8 | NIV

For success in my calling and affairs, comfort in relations, and comfortable places of abode.

It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect, Psalm 18:32(NIV) who has blessed the work of my hands; Job 1:10(NIV) and it may be that so prosperous will my future be, that my beginning will seem humble. Job 8:7(NIV)

My home has been safe and free from fear, and there has been no rod of God upon me; Job 21:9(NIV) so that shouts of joy and victory have resounded in my tent from day to day. Psalm 118:15(NIV)

It may be I had only my staff when I crossed this Jordan, but now I have become two groups; Genesis 32:10(NIV) and it is God who sets the lonely in families. Psalm 68:6(NIV)

If I have enjoyed life with my relations, Ecclesiastes 9:9(NIV) and they have been to me as a loving doe, as a graceful deer, Proverbs 5:19(NIV) I must give you thanks for it; for every creature is that to me, and no more, that you make it to be.

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Thank God for the Supports and Comforts of this Life

Thanksgiving 4.7 | NIV

For the supports and comforts of this life, which have thus far made the land of my pilgrimage easy and pleasant to me.

Praise be to the Lord, to God my Savior, who daily bears my burdens. Psalm 68:19(NIV)

You make me lie down in green pastures; you feed me beside quiet waters. Psalm 23:2(NIV) You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head, and my cup overflows. Psalm 23:5(NIV)

It may be I was sent forth without purse or bag, but did I lack anything? Nothing, Lord. Luke 22:35(NIV)

The lamp of God has shone upon my head, and by his light I have walked through darkness; God’s intimate friendship has blessed my house. Job 29:3-4(NIV)

You have richly provided me with everything for my enjoyment, 1 Timothy 6:17(NIV) and into my hands have brought plentifully. Job 12:6(KJV)

Many times I have eaten to the full and reveled in your great goodness. Nehemiah 9:25(NIV)

When I remember how the LORD my God has led me all the way in the desert for so many years, Deuteronomy 8:2(NIV) I must here set up a stone and name it Ebenezer, for thus far has the LORD helped me. 1 Samuel 7:12(NIV)

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Thank God for Granting you Recovery from Danger

Thanksgiving 4.6 | NIV

For signal recoveries from danger by sickness or otherwise.

When perhaps there has been but a step between me and death, 1 Samuel 20:3(NIV) and when I felt the sentence of death in my heart, 2 Corinthians 1:9(NIV) and have been ready to say, “In the prime of my life must I go through the gates of death and be robbed of the rest of my years?” Isaiah 38:10(NIV) Yet in your love you have kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back. Isaiah 38:17(NIV)

When the cords of death have entangled me and the anguish of the grave has come upon me, I have called upon the name of the LORD and have found that the LORD is gracious and righteous; my God is full of compassion. When I was in great need, he saved me; Psalm 116:3-6(NIV) he has delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling. I will therefore walk before the LORD in the land of the living. Psalm 116:8-9(NIV)