Gratitude and Praise

Gratitude and Praise

I want to make sure that my songs of praise are sincere, that I take time out of the busy day that my God has made to say a heartfelt “Thank You Lord". I met a stranger in the hotel lobby this morning who just praised “another beautiful day the Lord has given us.” His words were a reminder to me of the wonder and glory of God and my need to say Thank You.

James 1:17 (New International Version)
17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Thank you. Lord.

Have you ever stopped to wonder why you feel so good when you are praising and thanking God? I am amazed at the joy I receive from praising my God. I think about the poor folk who think it must be a burden to worship God, who wonder why anyone would want to start their day in prayer and worship and I think, how jealous they would be if they knew the pure joy in worshipping The Lord.

Psalm 9
A psalm of David.
1 I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonders.
2 I will be glad and rejoice in you;
I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

David says, “I will be glad and rejoice in you.” He acknowledges that praising God makes him feel happy. What a wonder this is.

I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU LORD -Judy Marshall, BMI

I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU LORD
FOR EVERY TIME YOU HEARD ME PRAY
JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE
WHEN I WAS SO DOWN AND OUT
YOU CAME ALONG AND MADE ME WANT TO SHOUT
I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU LORD...THANK YOU LORD

IF I HAD A THOUSAND LIVES TO LIVE
I'D GIVE THEM ALL TO MY LORD
HE'S BEEN SO GOOD TO ME
HE'S MADE THE GOOD TIMES OUT NUMBER THE BAD
HE'S BEEN THE BEST FRIEND THAT I EVER HAD
I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU LORD...THANK YOU LORD

I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU LORD
FOR EVERY TIME YOU HEARD ME PRAY
JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE
WHEN I WAS SO DOWN AND OUT
YOU CAME ALONG AND MADE ME WANT TO SHOUT
I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU LORD...THANK YOU LORD

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (New International Version)
16Be joyful always;
17pray continually;
18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

At our church we recite an affirmation acknowledging that our offerings are a portion of the bounty that God provides.

Our gifts of praise and thanksgiving must also be recognized as a portion of the bounty of joy that God provides. We give him praise out of the overwhelming love that He has so freely given to us.

Thank You Lord.

May God Forever Be a Blessing in Your Life!!!