Giving Thanks Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the rock of our salvation. Psalm 95:1
Every day I thank God that he knows the true intentions of my heart. I often find it difficult to stand before God, giving him the praise he so rightly deserves. Instead, I am consumed by things in my life that I never seem to have enough time for, by extracurricular activities, parties, friendships and life. I thank God that he knows that I am eternally grateful, even when I am too consumed or too apathetic to vocalize it. I'm amazed at the ways I find myself caught up in a moment of worship. I'm often caught up with something as simple as walking across campus in a shower of autumn leaves or finding a dollar in my jacket pocket. Feeling the warmth of the afternoon sun on my face, seeing an old friend or connecting with a new one often causes me to cry, "Awesome! Amazing! Beautiful!" But what I'm really trying to say instead is "Praise God!" I truly believe that when I say these things, God knows my heart. He knows that as I appreciate the splendor of my surroundings, and the infinite blessings of each day, that I am glorifying him with my wonder. It is particularly important during the Lenten season that we take time to embrace and give thanks for the blessings we receive every day. Perhaps this year, instead of giving up chocolate, we can make a littletime in our busy schedules to truly glorify God. Amanda Arnold-Jasper, GA Prayer: Father God, I praise you for the wondrous things you do in my life. I thank you for allowing me to awake to a new day, and for the guidance to navigate life when it becomes overwhelming. I ask for your patience when I forget or overlook the glories you have provided me. I thank you for the promise of never leaving me even when I don't know you are there. Thank you so much for the season of Lent—for the anticipation of the death and glorious resurrection of your Son, and for the salvation you have so freely given. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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