Psalm 107:1-2 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy.
This refrain of prayer and thanks is written many times in the Psalms, and it is used as a mealtime prayer by Christians everywhere. Giving thanks is our constant prayer throughout life, spoken every day. Thanking God always is a hallmark of the believer’s life. A thankful attitude of gratitude is everlastingly in our hearts, keeping us humble, faithful, and dependent on God for all things. It is our constant state of mind, for He is always good and His mercy (faithful love) is forever.
The Lord has done it all, finished the work of salvation, and continues to provide daily and richly. Nothing is left for us to do but give thanks all the time. And then we say so, speaking and living lives that witness to the goodness and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ. Then, “goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” We thank God always, and at times say so, confess with the lips and praise God. We respond in faith to God’s redemption from our spiritual enemies. Say so with prayer, praise and thanking.