Although every day of our lives thankfulness should shine from our souls, this week a special emphasis on this blessed quality in our lives brings us renewed awareness of God’s unchanging goodness to us. Take a few minutes to meditate on these quotes from King David, Spurgeon, Alexander MacLaren, and the apostle Paul.
Psalm 71:17-18 “O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come. Your righteousness, O God, reaches the high heavens. You who have done great things, O God, who is like you? You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again;...”
“Every hour, yea, every moment has brought a favor upon its wings. Look downward and give thanks, for you are saved from hell; look on the right hand and give thanks, for you are enriched with gracious gifts; look on the left hand and give thanks, for you are shielded from deadly ills; look above you and give thanks, for heaven awaits you.” Spurgeon
“Remember to give thanks always for all things. Whether you like the packing-case or not, you may be sure that the contents are the very best that God could send you.” Alexander MacLaren
Philippians 4:6 “...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
May we all recognize God’s blessings more fully and faithfully thank Him from full hearts. We are blessed this Thanksgiving.
Psalm 100:1-5 “A Psalm for giving thanks. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.”’