175 Spiritual Benefits for Which I am Thankful to God — I

It is every Christian’s solemn duty to recall all the benefits that he has received from the Lord and to thank Him. The Word of God expressly states: "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits” (Psalm 103:2). Also, in Psalm 105, we are exhorted: "O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people… Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth" (vv. 1, 5).

About 20 years ago, being moved in my heart to remember and give thanks to the Lord for all the spiritual benefits He has bestowed upon me, I attempted to list them. By His grace, I recalled 175 spiritual benefits which I am eager to share with you as they are also the blessings that the Lord has provided for every believer. Some of the listed benefits may appear to be repetitive at first glance, but careful consideration will reveal the distinct blessing each of them holds out to us. I would advise that you read Scripture references provided as they record the divine pronouncement of those blessings. If you are reminded of more blessings, write them down on a piece of paper for your future reflection and thanksgiving. Truly, God’s blessings upon us are countless.

I give thanks to God because:

1. He foreknew (loved) me from eternity past – Rom. 8:29; 1 Pet. 1:2.
2. I am chosen in Christ – Eph. 1:4; Col. 3:12; 1 Thess. 1:4; 1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 17:14.
3. God predestined me to be conformed to Christ's image – Rom. 8:29; Eph. 1:5, 11.
4. I have been saved by His grace through faith – Eph. 2:1-10.
5. I have been forgiven of all trespasses – Col. 2:13; 1 John 2:12; Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:14.
6. My sins have been completely purged – Heb. 1:3; 1 John 1:7, 9; Rev. 1:5.
7. I am redeemed because Christ paid my eternal debt through His blood – 1 Pet. 1:18, 19; Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:14; 1 Cor. 6:20; 7:23.
8. I am redeemed from the curse of the law – Gal. 3:13.
9. I have been justified freely by His grace – Rom. 3:24; 4:5; 8:30; Titus 3:7; 1 Cor. 6:11; Gal. 2:16; Titus 3:7.
10. I am not under the law but under grace – Rom. 6:14.
11. My sins and resultant judgment have been taken away – John 1:29; Rom. 5:16-19; 1 John 3:5.
12. My sins will never be remembered by God – Heb. 8:12; 10:17.
13. I have been delivered from this present evil world – Gal. 1:4.
14. I have been quickened by God from my spiritual deadness – Eph. 2:1, 5; Col. 2:13.
15. I have passed from death unto life – John 5:24; 1 John 3:14.
16. I have been delivered from the wrath to come – 1 Thess. 1:10.
17. I will not come into condemnation or judgment – John 5:24; Rom. 8:1.
18. I am delivered from so great a death (hell) – 2 Cor. 1:10.
19. I have eternal life as a present possession – John 5:24; 6:47; 1 John 5:11-13.
20. I have been appointed to obtain salvation – 1 Thess. 5:9; Heb. 1:14.
21. I have been made fit for heaven – Col. 1:12.
22. My name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life – Phil. 4:3; Luke 10:20.
23. I am alive unto God – Rom. 6:11, 13; Gal. 2:19, 20.
24. My life is hid in God – Col. 3:3.
25. I have knowledge of the one, true God – John 17:3; 1 John 2:3; 5:20.
26. My glorification is guaranteed – Rom 8:30.
27. I am eternally secure in God's love – Rom. 8:38, 39.
28. I am reconciled to God – 2 Cor. 5:18, 19; Col. 1:20-22.
29. I am made nigh by the blood of Christ – Eph. 2:13.
30. I am accepted and highly favoured in the Beloved – Eph. 1:6.
31. I am beloved of God – Col. 3:12; 2 Thess. 2:13.
32. I have been adopted – Gal. 4:5; Rom. 8:15, 23.
33. I am a child of God – John 1:12; Rom. 8:16; Gal. 3:26; 1 John 3:1, 2; Gal. 4:5-7.
34. I am a peculiar person; God's special, purchased possession – Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:9.
35. I belong to Jesus Christ – Gal. 3:29; 5:24.
36. I have Jesus Christ as my present possession – 1 John 5:11-12.
37. I am seated in heavenly places in Christ – Eph. 2:6.
38. I am an heir of God and joint-heir with Christ – Rom. 8:17; Titus 3:7.
39. I am dead to sin – Rom. 6:2.
40. My "old man" was crucified with Christ – Rom. 6:6; Gal. 2:20.
41. I have crucified the flesh with its affections and lusts – Gal. 5:24.
42. Christ is my life – Phil. 1:21; Col. 3:4.
43. I can walk in newness of life – Rom. 6:4.
44. I can serve in newness of spirit – Rom. 7:6.
45. I can live unto righteousness – 1 Pet. 2:24.
46. I am delivered from the ceremonies and curse of the law – Gal. 3:10-13.
47. I have God's laws written in my heart – Heb. 10:16.
48. I am "married" to Jesus Christ – Rom. 7:4.
49. I am a partaker of Christ – Heb. 3:14.
50. I am identified with Christ in His suffering – 2 Tim. 2:12; Phil. 1:29; 1 Pet. 2:20-21; 4:12, 13; 1 Thess. 3:3; Rom. 8:18; Col. 1:24.
51. Christ is in me – John 14:20; Col 1:27; 1 John 4:4.
52. Christ dwells in me – John 6:56; Gal. 2:20; 1 John 3:24; 4:12-16.
53. I am in Christ – John 14:20; 2 Cor. 5:17.
54. I dwell in Christ – John 6:56; 1 John 3:24; 4:13, 15, 16.
55. I was baptized into Jesus Christ by the Spirit – Rom. 6:3; 1 Cor. 12:12, 13; Gal. 3:27.
56. I am given the exceeding great and precious promises of God – 2 Pet. 1:4.
57. I have obtained a richly glorious inheritance – Eph. 1:11, 14, 18; Heb. 9:15; 1 Pet. 1:4.
58. All things are mine – 1 Cor. 3:21-23; 2 Cor. 6:10.
59. I am complete in Christ – Col. 2:10.
60. I will inherit all things – Rev. 21:7.
61. I am enriched by Christ in everything for His glory – 1 Cor. 1:5; 2 Cor. 9:11.
62. I am rich in Christ and His blessings – 2 Cor. 8:9; Rev. 2:9.
63. My every need is supplied – Phil. 4:19.
64. I have all sufficiency in all things – 2 Cor. 9:8.
65. I have all things that pertain to life and godliness – 2 Pet. 1:3.
66. I am a fellow heir with all believers – Eph. 3:6.
67. I am blessed with every spiritual blessing – Eph. 1:3.

(To be continued next Lord's Day.)