Not Much to be Thankful About?

Folks may say there's not much to be thankful about these days . . . well look around!

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story . . .

(Psalm 107:1-2)

We have been quiet for too long! We, yes we who know the Lord have to shout out the goodness of God, despite what the world is going through. We know the God who saves, delivers, and provides abundantly!

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind. Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.

(Psalm 107: 21-22)

When things are not as good as we want them to be, in these times we can fall into the trap of complaining. It's easy to get get caught up in why this is wrong, that does not make sense, or why he or she is doing something. Read the papers . . . search internet highlights . . . watch the news. There is always room for complaint, whining, or crticism.

Yet NOW is the time to stand up and go against the crowd!

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind. Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.

(Psalm 107:31-32)

At times it is easy to give praise. Other times it is a sacrifice to give praise. If we use the Latin oblatio we think of sacrifice as an offering unto the Lord. An oblate is one dedicated to the Lord, devoted to serve Him.

We can always offer God our gratitude, appreciation, and our love. He did not have to do it . . . not for me!

Still think there's not much to be thankful about these days?