Most Rev’d Dr. Cyril Ben-Smith(Archbishop IPG,Bishop of Asante Mampong) has Urged the Christendom to give thanks to God in all Things..
He said this In his Sermon at the 23rd thanksgiving of His Royal Majesty OTUMFOUR Osei Tutu II held on Tuesday,26th April this year at Cathedral of St. Cyprain the Matyr,Kumasi
“There is power in offering appreciation to God for things we see as routines and we must not take them for granted” He said
According to Archbishop Ben-Smith,Giving THANKS implies
T —The act of showing gratitude to God comes from THINKING i.e developing the attitude of gratitude leads to the unfolding of God’s blessings
H—Giving thanks to God unearth HEAVENLY POWER…it opens the heavens for the showering for God’s blessings
A—-Giving thanks to God means ACCEPTANCE that the Lord has been gracious and faithful to you;By giving thanks,we accept God’s promises and purpose over our lives…
N—-Giving thanks opens NEW DOORS ..It causes new opportunities to come into existence bringing personal development and success
K— Showimg gratitude to God KNOCKS the door way of God into his Kingdom where there is Joy and prosperity
S—-Giving thanks is a SECRET to God’s favor; it pushes God to pour out his blessings..
He further urged Christians to be in the posture of gratitude to gain favor in the sight of God…
Archbishop Smith congratulated His Royal Majesty Otumfour Osei Tutu II on his twenty three years of ascension to the throne and commended him for his initiative to offer thanks to God every year for his Grace and sustenance..
