GOD IS GOOD—GIVE THANKS TO HIM FOR HIS GOODNESS

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“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His Name.”—Hebrews 13:15
 
Have you ever heard the expression, “Stop and take time to smell the roses”?  What is meant is that we need to take the time to enjoy the blessings of what is going on around us.  Too many times are lives can become so full and busy that we simply do not stop long enough to pause and thank our Heavenly Father for the countless blessings He has given to us.  Other “things” seem to take priority over our expressing gratitude to the One who made everything.  However when we take the time to express our gratitude, our spirits then are revived, our strength is renewed, and our hope is inspired.
 
 Recently I had a conversation with a friend, she told me how she began to worship and praise the Lord for who He was and His goodness, and as she continued in this vain for several minutes His presence and peace filled her heart and mind so completely that the pain that had been saturating her body completely left. 
 
I challenge you to worship the Lord today for who He is.  Psalm 107:1-2 is an expression of thanksgiving.  Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!  For His mercy endures forever.  Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy.” 
 
We express praise and thanksgiving to God because He is good.  He bestows everything on us, and deserves our gratitude.  
 
God is good because….
He loves you.
He gave you breath.
He redeemed you.
He gives you the capacity to know Him.
He gives you the desire to trust Him.
He does not remember your transgressions.
He takes piety upon your needs.
He considers the poor.
He fulfills every promise.
He is trustworthy.
He is dependable.
He is always present.
He never leaves you.
He forgives us.
He receives us into eternity.
 
Your reasons for expresses your love of praise and thanksgiving to God can be never ending, and I pray that they will never be.  Let praise and thanksgiving become a regular part of your routine.  Allow your spirit to be revived, your strength renewed, and your hope inspired, as you offer up to Him, the fruit of your lips giving praise. 
 
Prayer—Father I thank you for bestowing your life of goodness and blessing upon my life.  Today I recommitment my time to include thanksgiving and praise to You for what You have done, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.