Thanks God!

Thanks God!

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) -"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

      The other night my son and I were praying together and as he led the prayer his emphasis was on not asking for or inquiring about anything; but just giving God his gratitude.  He thanked God for our lives, our abilities and the fact that he chose us to be his own. 

     Today, all day, no matter what the situation or circumstance try to sway your conversation from what you lack, what you want, what you think you need toward giving God thanks for just being God. 

     Each morning when I come into consciousness enough to know I have made it through the "death-like" state of sleep I give God thanks and praise for whispering to my spirit and waking my physical body.  There are thousands of healthy, optimistic people who put their heads on their pillows last night and some coroner or medical team had to move them this morning. 

    Thank God just for being God.  It is great and proper to give thanks to our awesome Creator who watches over us, loves us, protects us and provides for us; but we need to thank God and love on him sometimes just because of who he is; not because of what he does.  As a parent I always enjoyed hearing my sons say "thanks Mom" when they gloated over a new pair of shoes or finished enjoying one of their favorite meals but it is a tear-drawing occasion when I get a call from them and all they say is "Mom, just wanted to tell you how much I love you".    Love on God today.  Every time something crazy pops up today, ignore the desire to complain, get mad or get frustrated... thank God.  At hank God for his love and his presence. For God is right there with you; showering you with grace to handle everything; so don't focus on the "thing" but turn quick and sincerely to thank God. He trusts you enough to be his representative and loves you like his only begotten son; so thank him for his love and bask in the feeling of care that will smother you and grant you peace.  

Every day is a good day; it is up to us in make it a GREAT day! Be thankful! Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn