Thinking about yesterday's blog regarding God's goodness, I began to realize that a response about God's nature. . . is just that . . . a response. Thankfulness, period, is a response and, in fact, I believe it to be a lost art.
Years ago when I managed a lot of women in a medical office, one of the things I used to hear from them, was how much they appreciated my gratitude for the work they performed.
I too, want and quite frankly, need to hear that what I do is appreciated. A need that I think it is just plain human nature. Unfortunately, we live among a generation, or should I more correctly say, a few generations, who are ungrateful for much of anything. Instead there is this sense of entitlement that abounds. An attitude of "I deserve . . ." An air of superiority that outranks those we view as below us . . . since after all, we have rights! Right?! We are a people of demand, and we want it NOW!
And yet, I am no better! God gives me life, and every day of life is a gift. There are many who will die today and who would be so grateful for just one more! This daily life I live, I take for granted. My life is so filled with blessings, that who am I to want more? Who am I to expect more? Who am I to whine over the little? But, I do. And, I realize now, that I'm not as good as I used to be at letting others know how much I appreciate them . . . to say nothing of my Heavenly Father!
Today however, is a new day, and God's mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). Hallelujah!! So, with renewed spirit and resolve, I declare this morning to be a day of thanksgiving. I will shout joyfully to the Lord! I will come before Him with gladness and joyful song, and I will enter His gates with thanksgiving! For He is GOOD and His lovingkindness is everlasting (Psalm 100)!! I will respond to God's goodness with a response of thanksgiving. A response demonstrated with the joy of the Lord on my face, and a song in my heart!
6 comments:
Wow Pastor Gayle, that is really deep stuff. I appreciate YOU! And so does Joe Joe. We love you.
Oh Mary and Joe, you two are incredible!
Amen Gayle. You are a blessing and I am grateful to have you in my life.
Perfectly said my sweet Sister! We get so wrapped up in our busy lives and our own importance that we forget it is God who gives us life! Without Him, we are nothing. Thanks for reminding us that He is our joy and our salvation. PS...I love you and miss you so much. Hugs and kisses!
Hey Lanie,
I love you too Girl! Thank you my friend for your sweet comments!
Hey Di Di,
For those of you who don't know, that is my sister Dianne. Ahhhh, you're too kind. And, I have the best sister in the world. Thank you sis for your "always" support. I'm blessed by YOU!
Gayle
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