The best way
to pray is to repeat or rephrase scripture back to God—talking to Him. Psalm
118 is a song of thanksgiving—beginning and ending with thanks. I mentioned Psalm 118 a couple of days ago, in reference to
David’s thankfulness from being rescued from his enemies and Saul as recorded
in 2 Samuel 22. Psalm 118 also contains a classic verse that I recalled hearing
as a child (paraphrased)…if God is for me who can be against me? The actual
verse I think is this… The LORD is for me; I will not fear; what can man do
to me? Psalms 118:6.
Another reason to be thankful. Like Job, with God standing up for him, even
though Satan was attacking him, Job didn’t die and didn’t give up hope. He had
some moments of discouragement and anguish—who wouldn’t after losing all his
children and wealth? At the end of the story Job repented of his pride and rebellion towards the Lord.
He trusted God and was content in knowing real fellowship with God. God blessed
him, restoring his wealth twofold. I imagine that although it is not recorded
in the book of Job as such, that Job offered thanks to God for restoring his
health, family and fortune. He was blessed. We don’t have to have the trials of
Job to offer our gratefulness to God. On this day of Thanksgiving—once again look
at all the Lord has for you—and be thankful.
Training Tip – Ask your family to share around the Thanksgiving
dinner table one thing for which they are thankful. It may surprise you the
things or situations for which the children are thankful.
Lord God, you are my God and I give thanks to
You—for You are worthy of praise and worship.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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