The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof;
the world, and they that dwell therein.
Psalm 24:1
Last week, I awoke with visions of azaleas and dogwoods dancing in my head. Through our open window came the scents of spring, and the sounds of birds chirping their hearts out. There was nothing to do but pray, “Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Jesus.” This has been my little interior song this spring when, it seems to me, the flowering bushes and trees are among the loveliest of my memory.
Friends, it is a good and joyful thing to thank the Lord.
Will you join me? A grateful heart is good medicine!
Lord, you created everything in the heavens and the earth. You are the beginning and end of all things. You are the Light and the Life of the world. THANK YOU!
You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb; I am fearfully and wonderfully made. THANK YOU!
You made everything beautiful in its time, and you put eternity in our hearts. You are a God of eternal goodness, truth and mercy. THANK YOU!
You know everything about me, Lord. You search my heart and know all my ways. You know when I sit, when I rise, and when I lie down. Before a word is even on my tongue, you know it completely. All this, and yet your compassion for me never fails! THANK YOU!
I can run, Lord, but I can’t hide. And, even for this, I am grateful. “If I go up to the heavens, you are there. If I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will hold me fast.” THANK YOU!
You are a God who saves. I was the lost sheep. You found me. I am the lost coin of great value to you. I am your sinful and prodigal child. Yet you forgave me. FOR THIS, MOST OF ALL, THANK YOU, LORD!
You have lavished me with love, and called me your child. You daily bear my burdens. THANK YOU, LORD! Where else can I go? You have the words of life.
You know about temptation and weakness. You were tempted in every way, just as I am; but you did not sin. I can come to you with confidence, knowing that you will show me mercy and grace in my times of need. When I am too weak even to pray, or to know what to pray, then you search my heart, and pray for me. THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth!
“You break the heads of the monster in the water.” When I am afraid, I can put my trust in you. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you walk with me. You hide my soul in the cleft of a rock, and you cover me there with your hand. THANK YOU!
Lord you do immeasurably more than all I can ask or imagine. You are the only wise God, our Savior. To you belong glory and majesty, dominion and power.
THANK YOU!
In Christ,
Donna
