Philippians 1:3. “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,”
EVERY REMEMBRANCE. I go back to earliest recollections And find reasons to give thanks. Praying parents, open Bibles – reflection Directs me to give thanks. Gathering to worship, pray and preach – instruction Reminds me to give God thanks. Fellowship with those of precious faith – communion And I am compelled to give thanks.
For over 50 years working in the Gospel – preaching For souls saved I give God thanks. New believers coming to learn spiritual things – teaching For hearts and minds open to God I give thanks. New villages and towns and cities beckoned – outreaching Doors opened to us remarkably and I give thanks. Sitting down together in many places and countries – worshipping All of us as one giving God thanks.
For a wife and family joined in the Lord – unity For life shared in every way I give thanks. Assurance given that the work we do is worth the effort – surety For loneliness and her adaptability, I give thanks. Living an unusual life-style willingly – compatibility For miles traveled without complaint I give thanks. For her enduring embarrassment and humor with integrity I give God thanks upon every remembrance.
“Heavenly Father, I thank Thee for putting in my life people who in spite of my ways, still love me. May I never take any of them for granted. May I be able to be of some benefit to them. I give Thee thanks for them, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”