But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer (1 Peter 4:7)
Thanks be to You, Lord
For all you’ve given
The blessings you’ve provided
and our sins forgiven
We praise Your name
in all we do
Your faithful hand
to keep us true
You calm us, Lord
in times of strife
Then promise us
everlasting life
To sing Your Songs
to hear Your voice
Uplifted souls
in eternal rejoice
We call on You
each and every day
To talk with You
Whene’er we pray
But, You’re always here
within my heart
I thank You, knowing
You’ll ne’er depart
A glorious Thanksgiving to all saints, our President Bush and his family, our warriors wherever they might be. Be of good cheer, knowing God is always with you.
Psalm 100 is one of the great songs of thanksgiving in the Bible. It calls us to realize that we belong to God our Maker (vv.3-4), and to praise Him for His goodness, mercy, and truth (v.5).
During a recent reading, however, I was struck by a phrase that speaks of expressing thanks in a tangible, willing way: “Serve the Lord with gladness” (v.2). Many times my service to God is more grudging than glad. I do what I consider my duty, but I’m not happy about it.
Oswald Chambers put his finger on my unthankful attitude when he said: “The will of God is the gladdest, brightest, most bountiful thing possible to conceive, and yet some of us talk of the will of God with a terrific sigh—‘Oh well, I suppose it is the will of God,’ as if His will were the most calamitous thing that could befall us. . . . We become spiritual whiners and talk pathetically about ‘suffering the will of the Lord.’ Where is the majestic vitality and might of the Son of God about that!”
True thankfulness is more than being grateful for what we possess. It’s an attitude that permeates our relationship with the Lord so that we may serve Him with gladness and joy.
I join in prayer for President Bush, the Administration and our heroes standing in harm’s way!
Please be with the President and His family as they transition out of the White House. And be with the cabinet also..give them peace and strength.
Father, it is painful to go through this transition when it is so obvious that the new President is so inexperienced. Father, watch over our country I pray and keep us safe.
Lastly, Lord may Your Spirit come and may Your will be done on this earth according to all we have done..but I ask for Your mercy in it please. In Jesus name.