It's a good idea and beneficial spiritual discipline to count your blessings. The old hymn counsels us, "Count your many blessings, name them one by one." Pastor Steve suggests that lyric needs to change: "Count your many blessings, name them ton by ton."

According to Psalm 50:23, gratitude honors God and prepares the way for him to do more in our lives. Don't you want to make room for God to do more in and through you? Of course.

Be sure to take time to identify the blessings of God in your life. After making your list, express your thanks personally to the Lord for his goodness, grace, provision, and watch care.

Remember: God inhabits the praises of his people. Practicing the discipline of giving thanks helps to remove the illusion that God is absent. Ingratitude hinders your capacity to connect with God. Giving thanks puts things in proper perspective and acknowledges God's preeminence in our lives.

So, let's give thanks to God.