Thank God!!

From breath of life, to thirst quenching waters, shelter from the storm and food on our tables; we always have a reason to give God thanks.  It's not only that God is good, it is because He does good, and He does good excellently and consistently.  He makes life worth living.  He balances out those uncomfortable, awkward moments of life with times that make you want to go on to the end. So we not only seek Him for help in our stress, we stop to give Him praise and honor in our peace.  The God who was there in our lack is the God who is glorified in our full.

Ingratitude is the most common of iniquities in Scripture.  In fact, it is the 'Gateway Sin' that precedes more obvious and obscene behavior.  Ingratitude came before idolatry - failure to thank the true God opened the gate for another focus.  Ingratitude came before rebellion, displaying itself in disloyalty, lawlessness and disrespect.  Paul puts it this way, "For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened (Rom. 1:21)."

Thanksgiving is a character building practice.  It is a discipline, so don't let it happen, make it happen!  Be grateful. Give thanks. Be honorable. To God first then to everyone else.  It is part of being a good person.  Moreover, it will protect you from the destructive negatives of life by keeping you in the Way.  That's how worship works.


"That man may last, but never lives,
Who much receives, but never gives;
Whom none can love, whom none can thank,
Creations blot, creations blank."
-- Thomas Gibbons

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!