Thanks and praise!

 Monday, February 22, 2021 (7:32 a.m.)

Most Holy God,

Thank You. I’m not yet sure exactly for what.

We have Your Word. Yes. Thank You for Your Truth and promises found within. Thank You for the hope that keeps us coming to You.

Lord God, You know Your plans, Your best for us. Thank You for Your reminders to give You thanks and praise. Mm, yes. Thanks and praise!

Here comes genuine eagerness. 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 David’s Song of Praise. Yes! We’ve been here recently. And every single time it seems brand new.

Thank You Father. Praise You Lord.

Illustrated Bible Handbook describes this psalm David gave to Asaph, the worship leader. “Its words recall who God is, and tell of what He has done for Israel. The central theme is the goodness, the glory, the greatness, and the majesty due God’s name.” Oh yes Dear Lord, yes.

“Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim His greatness. Let the whole world know what He has done. Sing to Him; yes sing His praises. Tell everyone about His miracles. Exult in His holy name; O worshipers of the LORD, rejoice!” (vs. 8-10)

Holy God, I have no idea what today will bring. Verse 11 calls us to “Search for the LORD and His strength, and keep on searching.” I’m asking (Matthew 7:7) for the courage and wherewithal to do exactly that.

This song of David’s reminds us that no matter what we are feeling or experiencing You are good. You remain the same. And we are to give You thanks and praise. We are reminded that even as the Israelites wandered the wilderness, You were there. Never having left them alone.

“God uses the difficult times to work out His plan. Sometimes crises and emergencies occur that seem beyond God’s sovereign control. We can be sure that even in such times God is there and in control! We must learn to rest in our knowledge of God’s goodness and love” (16:14-22 The Life Recovery Bible comment).

Yes Father. While I don’t have any idea what all You are doing I get to choose to trust You to be the ♪Good, Good Father♪ that You are. Thank and praise You Lord.

Yes. Thank and praise You as You use me this day exactly as You know is best. Thank and praise You that I get to say that I don’t know and I don’t understand and still You are good.

Do all You must for us Lord. In us. By us. With, through and for us. We love You. And we offer You all our thanks and praise! Bless You. Keep You. Amen.

(449 words ~ 8:40 a.m.)