“Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His LOVE endures FOREVER.
Give thanks to the GOD of Gods. His LOVE endures FOREVER.
Give thanks to the LORD of lords. His LOVE endures FOREVER.
To him who alone does great wonders. His LOVE endures FOREVER…
to him who divided the Red Sea asunder His LOVE endures FOREVER…
to him who led his people through the wilderness His LOVE endures FOREVER.
He remembered us in our low state, His LOVE endures FOREVER.
And freed us from our enemies His LOVE endures FOREVER. Who gives food to every creature His LOVE endures FOREVER. Give thanks to the God of heaven His LOVE endures FOREVER.”
Psalm 136
Meditation:
As small children we were all taught to say please and thank you, but as adults we sometimes forget.
This psalm reminds us that we owe God a thank you for everything we have.
Gratitude is so important but we often forget that it is God who provides us with what we need. When things go wrong, or when we want something, we have no problem asking God to intervene and provide us with what we want. We sometimes get upset with God when things don’t go the way we wanted, when God says no or maybe later, but....
How often do we remember to say thanks?
Bernice and I Celebrate every morning with a Thanks giving prayer, for God’s Gift of life and blessings.
When things are going smoothly, we also can forget about God. Do we ever think that things going smoothly are a result of God’s LOVE and goodness?
In all times, good and difficult, after our thanks giving prayer Bernice and I focus on counting our blessings, and being grateful! This brings so much inner Joy and Peace to us! And we remember to say thanks every night before going to sleep. We find peace in an attitude of Gratitude that we have developed over the years.
God is not going to strike us with lightening if we forget, but we know that our life is more peaceful when we remember.
Gratitude is a habit or attitude, we should all develop, and it helps us recognize how much more we have versus how much we lack. It helps us focus on the positive rather than the negative and that leads to a more joyous, peaceful life. We all know that God has saved us, but do we also think about the small gifts he gives us each day? Let’s always remember to say thank you.
When we feel we are not able our God is able!
FOCUS in HIM. He is renewing our FAITH, HOPE, TRUST and LOVE in HIM...
Choose FAITH instead of fear… With man the impossible is not possible, but with God All things are Possible!
Prayer:
Abba Father thank you for your abiding presence and for giving us so much! First of all Salvation and Eternal life through Jesus! It’s easy to think that the small victories we have each day are of our own doing, but without you, we can do nothing. Continue to empower us to joyfully and gratefully do your will; to share the Gospel to everyone! In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen!
Jose Reyes
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