Poetry Count the Blessings

Oh give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endures forever. —Psalm 136:1

We look before and after,
And desire what we have not;
Instead of being thankful,
For all that we have got....
Loving family, caring friends,
To support and lend an ear:
But most of all for the Savior,
Who is always near.

Help me Lord, count my many blessings, and be content with what I do have...you. Amen.

(c) 2016, 2020 Carolyn R Scheidies
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Devotion Oh Give Thanks

Adam Winger@awcreativeut

Read: Psalm 106

Praise ye the Lord, O give thanks unto the lord; for He is good: for his mercy endures for ever.--Psalm 106:1 (KJV)

Oh, give thanks to the Lord!
But not this evening.
I had a rotten day at the office
and have this beastly headache.

Oh, give thanks to the Lord!
Not now! Not when I’ve put up
with the kids squabbling all day.
Jimmy messed his diapers on the way to the store. What a mess!
Besides, I may be coming down with the flu.

Oh give thanks to the Lord! Good grief!
How can I give thanks
when my favorite aunt just died?
We were so close, and I wasn’t ready for this.

For all our many and varied excuses, God’s Word doesn’t change to suit our vacillating moods or circumstances.

Philippians 4:4 (KJV) reads, "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) reads, "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

Most of our problems, big or small, cannot compare to God’s love, care and power. By complaining and refusing to be thankful, we imply God either isn’t strong enough or doesn't care enough to help us in our times of need.

By our negative words and actions, we deny ourselves the comfort of His presence to lift us up and give us a new perspective on our circumstances.

Do I truly wish always to be unhappy, dragging down my family, friends, and everyone around me? Or do I wish to look up and let God’s life, laughter, and love flow through me, changing my perspective and my attitude?

Help me, Lord, remember to give you thanks, no matter what the circumstances or no matter what my mood. Please, help me develop an attitude of gratitude. Amen.

Meditations: Psalm
Monday: 9
Tuesday: 34
Wednesday: 47; 66
Thursday: 75
Friday: 92
Saturday: 95
(c)  2018, 2020 Carolyn R Scheidies
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