A Prayer at Thanksgiving

(Psa 100:1) A Psalm for Thanksgiving. Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth.

Oh Lord, our God, what words could we possibly use to express all that we are truly thankful for in this season? To us, Lord, all the words in our fleshly minds fall so very short to even begin the expression.

How, Father, do we demonstrate our love for You, especially in light of the inexpressible love that You give us? It seems so inadequate, so weak.

Know, Father God, that we each hold you in deep reverence, in awe, as you are our Creator, and we are your created. This knowledge, this equation, shall always be at the forefront of our minds and in our hearts in all our doings under Your grace. You are the Potter, and in Your hands we serve as clay.

This year has been tough as mourning and grief made an appearance. Promises made and promises not kept opened the door to a period of sadness and disappointment. The joy in being witness to the beginning of a new life brought a smile to the heart. In amongst all of the usual noise, just seeing the mighty works of Your hand open doors and close others was breath taking!

We are so very thankful, Jesus, that the Holy Spirit resides deep inside our hearts, and by His counsel and guidance we move forward in the Light and on the path of righteousness in Your name's sake.

New directions have been received from on-high, directions that require stepping out in-faith, trusting only in Your Word, quickening our heartbeats as we ponder this new calling. Our faith is in You, our Lord, and in You we place our full trust, may it be by Your will, not ours, Amen and Amen.

HAVE YOU READ YOUR BIBLE AND THANKED YOUR LORD TODAY?