I'm Thankful For...

1 Chronicles 16:34; Psalm 57:9; Psalm 86:12; Psalm 105:1; Psalm 107:1; Psalm 118:1; Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17

We have probably all experienced the practice of going around the dinner table telling what we are most thankful for, especially during the Thanksgiving holiday. We try to think of something we haven't said in the past in order to make it more sincere. We often remove the obvious, like family in general, or specific family members, in order to get more unique answers. Some are humorous, some sobering, some general, some practical, but all are worthy of our thanks. We all have so much to be thankful for, and the gratitude belongs to God. 

In Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan writes of a place called forgetful green, to which he describes as "the most dangerous place in all these parts." He then explains, "for if at any time the Pilgrims meet with any brunt, it is when they forget what favours they have received, and how unworthy they are of them". How true it is that we forget so easily the blessings that God has bestowed upon us; blessing we were never worthy of to begin with. 

Hosea 13:6 says As they had their pasture, they became satisfied, And being satisfied, their heart became proud; Therefore they forgot Me. (NASB) Let's not so easily forget what the Lord has done for us. Instead we should embrace the words God told Israel in Deuteronomy 4:9 as He instructed them to ...give heed to yourself and keep your soul diligently, so that you do not forget the things which your eyes have seen and they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your sons and your grandsons. (NASB)

God is so gracious to us and so very worthy of all our praise and gratitude. We owe everything to Him. Let us be ever thankful for His goodness.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NASB) in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Pastor Mike Deese