Prayer
– Lord, I am so very grateful for everything You have done for me. Besides
being the ultimate sacrifice, Jesus, You have promised to never leave me or
forsake me. That is so important to me—to know that You love me enough to die
for me and then to always to have my back. I can count on You. Like David, I
give You thanks and praise.
I
give you thanks, O LORD, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the
gods. I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your
unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor
of your name. As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me
strength. Every king in all the earth will thank you, LORD, for all of them
will hear your words. Yes, they will sing about the LORD's ways, for the glory
of the LORD is very great. Though the LORD is great, he cares for the humble,
but he keeps his distance from the proud. Though I am surrounded by troubles,
you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and
the power of your right hand saves me. The LORD will work out his plans for my
life—for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you
made me. Psalm
138:1-8
Begin Thankfulness at an early age.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Meditate.
Consider God’s promises in scripture.
What are
you thankful for today?
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
to the Lord. I just look around me and am so very grateful. Love, life, home,
spouse, kids, grandkiddos, friends, family, food on the table, clothes on my
back, a comfortable bed to sleep in, wisdom, understanding, education,
opportunities to share talents and knowledge for which I have been blessed, travel,
beautiful scenery, books to read and write, and, yes, troubles. Without some
troubles, temptations, trials, defeats, doom and gloom—life would be just too
perfect and I probably wouldn’t see the Lord working in my life. But He is here—giving
me strength to face each day and to endure the troubles, the anger of enemies,
and best of all to pour out His love on me, my family and friends—and to you as
you read this. God loves you. He made you uniquely you—with your talents and the
ability to face the challenges and troubles that are part of life. God has a
plan for each of us. I am counting on His plan to be fulfilled in His promise
of faithful love that lasts—endures forever!
What is your favorite promise from
God? What promise gives you hope and strength? What choice are you making today
to focus on thankfulness? Please comment below.
Verse
of Salvation ~ Cry out, "Save us, O God of our salvation! Gather and
rescue us from among the nations, so we can thank your holy name and rejoice
and praise you." 1
Chronicles 16:35
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