Thanksgiving will be here tomorrow; and in a spirit of gratitude, I want to take the time to "count my blessings" and to thank the LORD for all He has done for me and given to me.
First and foremost, I do thank HIM for the gift of salvation, and the abundant blessings which accompany it. I am amazed that I am adopted into the family of God; and that I can have a close personal relationship with my Heavenly Father. I am grateful for the assurance of His presence and guidance in my life, knowing that I am never alone. I just pray that I may live my life in a manner pleasing to HIM, and that He may continue to use me for His Work here on earth.
I thank HIM for His Word that He has given us, in order that we might know HIM better. I'm grateful for the love of His Word, which He has instilled within me. I thank HIM for the opportunity to lead a Bible Study class.
I thank HIM for my family. While we have our flaws and imperfections, I have the security of knowing that we care about each other and that I can turn to them for help and support, whenever needed.
I thank HIM for my friends. I have been blessed with a few close friends who share my faith, with bonds of friendships which have been strengthened through time.
I thank HIM for my job. I love the convenience of not having to commute for work. I'm grateful that my job utilizes my background and experience; and is one in which I am capable of handling. I am grateful that it adequately provides for my living. Especially in tough economic times as these, that is something to be very grateful for.
I thank HIM for my health. Though our bodies and health naturally degrade and decay with age, I am grateful that I am relatively healthy. I still have use of all my limbs; and I have no serious illness or disease. This is something that can easily be taken for granted; but, for the few times that I have loss the use of a body part or have been ill, I recognize that good health is to be appreciated and valued.
God is GOOD! He has blessed me abundantly, according to His grace, far above what I deserve. Amen.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving will be here tomorrow; and in a spirit of gratitude, I want to take the time to "count my blessings" and to thank the LORD for all He has done for me and given to me.
First and foremost, I do thank HIM for the gift of salvation, and the abundant blessings which accompany it. I am amazed that I am adopted into the family of God; and that I can have a close personal relationship with my Heavenly Father. I am grateful for the assurance of His presence and guidance in my life, knowing that I am never alone. I just pray that I may live my life in a manner pleasing to HIM, and that He may continue to use me for His Work here on earth.
I thank HIM for His Word that He has given us, in order that we might know HIM better. I'm grateful for the love of His Word, which He has instilled within me. I thank HIM for the opportunity to lead a Bible Study class.
I thank HIM for my family. While we have our flaws and imperfections, I have the security of knowing that we care about each other and that I can turn to them for help and support, whenever needed.
I thank HIM for my friends. I have been blessed with a few close friends who share my faith, with bonds of friendships which have been strengthened through time.
I thank HIM for my job. I love the convenience of not having to commute for work. I'm grateful that my job utilizes my background and experience; and is one in which I am capable of handling. I am grateful that it adequately provides for my living. Especially in tough economic times as these, that is something to be very grateful for.
I thank HIM for my health. Though our bodies and health naturally degrade and decay with age, I am grateful that I am relatively healthy. I still have use of all my limbs; and I have no serious illness or disease. This is something that can easily be taken for granted; but, for the few times that I have loss the use of a body part or have been ill, I recognize that good health is to be appreciated and valued.
God is GOOD! He has blessed me abundantly, according to His grace, far above what I deserve. Amen.
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