In the busy-ness of life, it is so easy to focus on what is wrong, what we want but don't have, what is broken and what hurts us. But today, let's take time to be thankful, wherever we are, whatever we are doing, look around and give thanks. There is always something to be thankful for.
If you are unsure of where to begin, Psalm 138 gives us a great starting point.
Thank you! Everything in me says "Thank you!"
Angels listen as I sing my thanks.
I kneel in worship facing your holy temple and say it again:; "Thank you!"
Thank you for your love, thank you for your faithfulness;
Most holy is your name, most holy is your Word.
The moment I called out, you stepped in;
you may my life large with strength.
When they hear what you have to say, GOD,
all the earth's kings will say "Thank you."
They'll sing of what you've done:
"How great the glory of GOD!"
And here's why: GOD, high above, sees far below;
no matter the distance, he knows everything about us.
When I walk into the thick of trouble,
keep me alive in the angry turmoil.
With one hand strike my foes,
With your other hand save me.
Finish what you started in me, GOD.
Your love is eternal - don't quit on me now.
Psalm 138 The Message
Why not make a list throughout this day of things you are thankful for. It may be surprising at the end of the day to see how many things are on your list.
Bless our God, O peoples' give Him grateful thanks and make the voice of His praise be heard, who put and kept us among the living, and has not allowed our feet to slip. Psalm 66:8-9 AMP
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