Jesus spoke these words after casting demons out of a man from Gadarene. What a powerful reminder this gives us of the need to express our thanks to God. When this occurs, we may grow timid in communicating gratitude both to God and to man. Our stewardship campaign is therefore a great opportunity for us to strengthen and renew a spririt of gratitude.
Thankfulness occurs inwardly, in what our heart expresses.
Glorifying God happens publicly, in what our mouth confesses. It has a profound impact on those around us. Family and friends need to hear that our successes are not of our own making, but that we are beneficiaries of the goodness of God. Following David's example, take the time to identify some examples of God's goodness to you and then express your gratitude to God in the presence of a friend or family members.