The List That Never Ends

“Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.” – 2 Samuel 22:50

There’s a lot of talk these days about having an “attitude of gratitude.” Why? Because it is so easy for negative thoughts to occupy our minds, keeping us from recognizing and appreciating the blessings all around us.

Recently, I posted this question on my social media page: “What are 3 things for which you are grateful?” The responses were so encouraging! They ranged from family and friends to God’s love and His amazing salvation through His Son, Jesus, to having a job and good health! As I pondered the comments I received on that post, I reflected on my own attitude of gratitude toward the Lord.

There is so much I have for which to be thankful, and even in the midst of a pandemic, governmental confusion, and uncertainty for tomorrow, we can still rejoice in the Lord. The Bible tell us to “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4).

Here are just a few of the things for which I am so grateful to the Lord.

1. His everlasting love
   1. “The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” Jeremiah 31:3
2. His Son, Jesus, my Saviour
   1. “And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.” 1 John 4:14
3. His salvation
   1. “Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.” Psalm 25:5
4. The Holy Spirit
   1. “And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts 10:45
5. His daily protection
   1. “Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.” Psalm 119:117
6. His mercy
   1. “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.” Lamentations 3:22
7. His care
   1. “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7
8. His daily provisions
   1. “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
9. His Word
   1. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17
10. His promises
    1. “For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.” 1 Corinthians 1:20
11. My children and grandchildren
    1. “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” Psalm 127:3
12. Snow and rain
    1. “For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.” Job 37:6
13. Ocean waves
    1. “Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.” Psalm 89:9
14. Stars
    1. “When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;” Psalm8:3
15. Physical healing
    1. “Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.” Jeremiah 17;14

I could on and on! There really isn’t enough time in a day to thank Him for all He has done for me and how He has blessed me! I am so grateful to be His child, forever in the family of God! Thank You, Lord!

Thank you, Jesus for all you’ve done, thank you Lord.
Thank you, Jesus for vict’ries won, oh, thank you Lord.
For Thy love and tender care,
For Thy word and answered prayer,
Thank you, Jesus for all you’ve done, thank you Lord.

Thank you, Jesus for love like Thine, thank you Lord.
Thank you, Jesus for grace divine, oh, thank you Lord.
For Thy cross of Calvary,
For Thy blood that cleanseth me,
Thank you, Jesus that Thou art mine, thank you Lord.

(from “Thank You, Jesus” by John and Ruth Hallett)

“Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.” – Psalm 75:1

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Please share with me what you are thankful for!!