Thanks a Lot!

“Thanks a lot!” Those words are sometimes uttered sarcastically when someone has done something which was really of no help at all. And when a child is coaxed to thank someone for something they really aren’t excited about, the tone of voice reveals the HEART is not really in it. However, is such only found among children or are we also sometimes guilty of offering halfhearted thanks?

A thankful HEART is developed through keeping all aspects of life in proper perspective. Certainly each one of us has experiences for which we are not thankful. But at the same time there is still much for which we should be able to offer genuine thanks. We just need to be careful which list (the good things or bad things) we choose to remain focused upon.

Though David faced various battles in his life, he continued to look for the hand of God to bring deliverance and deal with his enemies. Even in the midst of unfair treatment we don’t find him exhibiting a “woe is me” attitude, but rather one of thanks for what David knew God would provide.

How much of David’s being would offer thanks?
“I WILL GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD WITH MY WHOLE HEART; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.” ( Psalm 9:1 ESV)

No sarcasm. No halfhearted expression. As David focused on the grand list of the works of his God he would offer WHOLEHEARTED thanks. May that characterize our thanksgiving also as we recount -- both in our mind and even verbally to those around us -- all the ways in which God has and continues to richly bless us.

Have a great day MARKED BY A SPIRIT OF THANKSLIVING!
Carl

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