“Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle” (Psalm 103:2-5 NIV).
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to think about our blessings, not just our material blessings but our spiritual blessings. I believe we take our faith for granted. In this country we are so blessed to be able to worship God in any way we choose. In many countries Christians are persecuted and even murdered. We have Bibles, sometimes more than one in our households. In some countries, people are begging to have Bibles sent to them.
I will never forget reading God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew. I was totally amazed how the Lord helped them smuggle Bibles to communist countries. God performed miracles in order for Bibles to be delivered. Do you think those Bibles were precious to those who received them? You bet. Those people knew that Brother Andrew risked his life to get those Bibles across hostile borders.
This Thanksgiving, before you eat, open your Bible and read Psalm 100 to your whole family. This holiday is all about worshiping and praising God for His blessings. Let’s remember God this Thanksgiving and give Him praise for all He has done for us. He crowns us with love and compassion, and satisfies our desires with good things. We have much to praise God about.
Dear Lord,
This Thanksgiving let us praise you for all you have done for us. Thank you for forgiving us our sins, for your mercy, for restoring our spirits when we are down, and for your love and compassion.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
