Thankful Thursday

 

 

It's Thursday evening

 

Time for me to take a few minutes and reflect on what I'm thankful for

 

In Philippians, God tells us not to be anxious or worry about anything, but rather make our requests known to Him with a heart of thankfulness

 

I've learned that no matter how bleak things may look, I can always find something for which I'm grateful

 

Too often I don't take the time to express that gratitude

 

I just keep plugging away trying to make a good show of things

 

But God wants me to acknowledge His goodness and my need

 

I am thankful...

 

God invites me to express my requests even though He already knows them

 

for the living and active word of God

 

God reached out to this sinner with grace and mercy, lifted me out of my sinful state, and established my path

 

He is patient with me

 

for good books that challenge me and encourage me to seek God while He may be found

 

God has been putting a song in my heart, giving me a reason to sing

 

for my family and the opportunities I have to connect with them

 

God is a generous provider; He has given me everything I need for life and godliness

 

I know how to play the piano and have one in my home I can enjoy

 

for my wonderful wife; the expression of God's favor on me for the last 32 1/2 years

 

for the power of prayer

 

God knows me completely

 

He loves me continuously

 

all creation shouts forth God's praise and I can join with them

 

we have the nighttime for getting rest

 

when I wake up in the morning there will be a fresh batch of God's mercy for me tomorrow!