It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High according to Psalm 92:1. This verse also reminds us that when Jesus answered the Pharisees that there was only one who was good, and that was God. Therefore, it is true that giving thanks is not only a good thing but a "God" thing.
Verse 2 contains some simple reminders of how to do it: to declare your lovingkindness in the morning, and your faithfulness every night. Start your day with an awareness that God's mercy is fresh every morning, and establish this truth for the day by declaring it over your day. Then as you retire for the night, let your closing thoughts and words be giving thanks for His faithfulness in taking care of you in all the events of the day.
It is both true and humbling to remember what 1 Corinthians 4:7 asks, "what do you have that you did not receive?" Take time to acknowledge and reflect with a thankful heart all God has given.
Secondly, Thanksgiving causes us to look forward to all God has for us in the future: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9) We clearly are the most blessed on the earth, as Psalm 21:6 states, and have every reason to be grateful for His gracious gift of Himself!
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