June 8, 2013
There is a story of an author who became so popular and highly priced
that his writings were earning him ten dollars per word. A few college students
however didn't appreciate Kipling’s writings, so they sent him a letter,
enclosing with it ten dollars. The letter reads, “Please send us your best
word.” They received a letter back that simply read, “Thanks.”
Psalm 107:1 says “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Kids get encouraged to say thank you whenever anyone gave them a gift
no matter how small it is, however as adults, we rarely say thank you except
the gift is somewhat big. This habit has eaten so deep into most of us that it
has even affected our relationship with God.
Some of us have one million and one reasons why God does not deserve
our thanks. After all, the bills are still unpaid; the storehouse is still
empty; bank account is red; so why on earth must I give thanks to the Lord?
Someone said that, “If you have nothing to be thankful for then make
up your mind that there is something wrong with you.” We all have reasons to be
thankful. Cicero said, “A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but
the parent of all other virtues.”
If only we can think well, we can thank better. God loves
thanksgiving. Scripture says that the Lord inhabits the praises of His people.
When we praise God even for where we are, He is compelled to take us to where
we ought to be, because He is sure that when we get there, we will also thank
Him.
Whether the bank account is red or green or yellow, Bible says “In
everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning
you.”
Why don’t you just go ahead and give thanks to God for everything that
has to do with you. As you do so, God will give you more reasons to be thankful
in Jesus Name. Amen!
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