Giving Thanks

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.~ Psalm 100:4-5

Today is Thanksgiving and I am grateful that as a nation we can celebrate a day where we take the time to give thanks and focus on gratitude.  That position and attitude of thanksgiving starts with God.  For without God nothing would be possible.  So as I begin my day and I enter into His presence I say thank you.  

Thank you Father for being God.  Thank You for being my Lord and Savior.  Thank You for creating me and transforming me into your image.  Thank You for your mercy and grace.  You could have left me lost in this world, but You gave me a light to your path. You brought me back home to You and I am grateful. Thank you for never giving up on me.  Your love is great and it never fails. Thank You for being my comfort.  Thank You for healing my body and my soul. Thank you for being God!

As I read this psalm today these truths came to my mind.

1.God is good.  He is loving, kind and faithful from generation to generation(Psalm 100:5).  

2. He is constant and trustworthy ( Hebrews 13:8) He is dependable and reliable.  

3. He is always with me ( Deuteronomy 31:6). He has never forsaken me ( Hebrews 13:5).  

4. Every good gift I have comes from Him ( James 1:7).  He is beyond good. He is great and I am so thankful.

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the suffering that some may be experiencing today.  There are many who are dealing with grief, depression, loneliness, and perhaps even bitterness and resentment.  Whatever the situation may be please know that I am praying for you.  I pray that you feel His comfort and His love.  May you abound in His grace.

Father thank You for all that You are.  Bless you Lord and thank You for your gifts; big and small.  In Jesus name. Amen