When I Thank God, It's OK If It's About Me

Summary

The sermon emphasizes that while Christianity focuses on loving God and others, it is also appropriate for thanksgiving to be personal and about oneself. The preacher highlights God's attributes such as His eternal nature, unchangeableness, omniscience, omnipresence, and sovereign power, praising God generally and then thanking Him personally for how these attributes impact the believer's life. Using Psalms, especially Psalm 23, the message illustrates the intimate relationship between God and the individual, encouraging personal gratitude for God's care and salvation. Thanksgiving is presented as a heartfelt, personal praise that acknowledges God's blessings in one's own life.