Give thanks unto the Lord

There are so many things we can give thanks unto the Lord..For our salvation, His word, the church, our jobs(in this recession) fellowship with the Body of Christ and many more things...Yet so many times instead of thanking the Lord we are grumbling and complaining... something we always need to do is keep a constant check on our heart attitudes and our mind... Its always good to be meditating on Scripture so that our mind is filled with truth as it says in Col 3:16 " Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. with thankfulness in your heart". It is important to be thankful unto the Lord and that too in every situation, be it good or bad, as he is in control of our lives and he knows what is good for us.(Rom 8:28 "And we know that those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose")
Psalm 138 in the words of David portrays it well

Give Thanks to the LORD
Of David.

138:1 I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;before the gods I sing your praise;

2 I bow down toward your holy templeand give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,for you have exalted above all thingsyour name and your word.

3 On the day I called, you answered me;my strength of soul you increased.
4 All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord,for they have heard the words of your mouth,

5 and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord,for great is the glory of the Lord.

6 For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,but the haughty he knows from afar.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,you preserve my life;you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,and your right hand delivers me.

8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.Do not forsake the work of your hands.

So Give Thanks!!!