1. Remember to Praise
“Encourage everyone that is alive to praise the Lord!”
(Psalm 150:6, paraphrased).
Praise brings hope and strength!
Praise brings light and life!
When you are thanking Jesus for the
good things in your life and praising
Him for all He has done for you, this
reminds you of how God has cared for
you and that He will continue to do so.
You’re the
greatest!
Thank You
for this beautiful
world!
Jesus, You are loving, powerful, caring, a great friend,
fun, happy, strong, wise, and dependable!

2. Praise helps you to keep your mind focused on Jesus and His love for you.
“He w­­ill keep in perfect peace all those who trust in him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord!”
(Isaiah 26:3 TLB).
Thanks for
loving us!
Eek! He’s
praising Jesus!
You take
excellent care
of us!
Forgot God’s
love.
Remembering
God’s
love!
Jesus, You’reterrific!

3. As you learn to praise Jesus for
all He’s done for you, you will gain
faith in His promises! “Reverence
for God gives a man deep
strength” (Proverbs 14:26 TLB).
Praise and thankfulness will help
you be closer to Jesus, so you
can hear His voice more clearly.
You’re a
special friend!
I like being
with You!
So many problems.
I’ll never be happy.
Jesus, You are
superhuman, fantastic!
I know You can solve
my problems!
“I will bless the
Lord at all times: His
praise shall continually
be in my mouth!”
(Psalm 34:1 KJV).
Woof!
Goo-goo!
Thankfulness
Complaint
God’s
Loving
Kingdom

4. “God is working in you, giving
you the desire and power to do
what pleases him. Do everything
without complaining and arguing.”
(Philippians 2:13–14 NLT).
Praise and thankfulness keep you
close to Jesus!
“As you have received Christ Jesus
the Lord, stay close to Him, being
full of thanksgiving”
(Colossians 2:6­-7, paraphrased).
I’m glad I can
help Mommy!
Thanks, Jesus, for
showing me a great way
to carry these heavy
wet clothes!
And now for
some fun! Thank
You, Jesus,
for my roller
blades!
Forward
with Jesus!
Jesus, we
like going
with You!

5. “Always be joyful. Never stop praying.
Be thankful in all circumstances,
for this is God’s will for you
who belong to Christ Jesus.”
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT).
So remember, when faced with a
problem or heavy load, you have a choice:
You can complain and be
discouraged by the work.
Or you can praise Jesus for
His help and enjoy the task!
S&S link: Christian Life and Faith:
A Personal Connection with Jesus:
Praise and Thanksgiving-1e
Contributed by Evan Kallen,
based on the writings of Maria Fontaine.
Illustrations by Didier Martin.
Colors by Catherine Lynch.
Design by Stefan Merour.
Published by My Wonder Studio.
Copyright 2015 by The Family International
Road of Complaint
Bondage
Praise
Dance!