Thankfulness, Part 5

The past few days have found me reminding you of a few of the blessings that come from God.  I must admit that it is easy to forget those blessings when we are facing a fiery trial of our faith and confidence in God.  But it is during those times that we choose to lift our hearts toward God and speak the words of praise, adoration, and worship to our Lord God Almighty.  We then begin to remember that we have not been alone in our struggles and that God was completely aware of our situation(s).  A thankful heart has allow us to recognize those benefits and blessings that God has placed in our lives on a daily basis.  David shared these words in Psalms 68:19, "Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah"  (NKJV)  I also like to read the New Living Translation; listen to how this same verse in Psalms is translated, "Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. ."(Emphasis added).  We can rejoice in the fact that God is carrying us through the daily challenges that we face.  It is a blessing to know that we can lift our hearts in praise and thanksgiving to a Mighty God who possesses strength, power, grace, and mercy as we walk the road of life.

 

Ann and I wish each of you a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.  Take time to offer God praise whether you would define this past year as a good year or a difficult year.  Just remember that God has brought you through this past year and that He will continue to keep His eyes upon you as we prepare to enter 2013!!!