Psalm 30:4. “Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of His, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness.”
I GIVE THANKS. I GIVE THANKS Thou hast lifted me up: like a bucket pulled up from the well - no longer is my course down; no longer are my eyes down; no longer is my soul cast down; no longer can the world bring me down – the Lord has lifted me up. Thou hast healed me: like a brand plucked from the burning - the healing of the soul is precious; the healing of the mind is powerful; the healing of the emotions is preserving – the Lord is my Healer. Thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: like a person brought back to life – a new life begins; a new nature is given; a new creation is made; a new family is joined; and new hope is established – the Lord is my Savior. Thou hast kept me alive: like a child in the care of his father – protected by one who loves; placed in the keeping of His strong hand; preserved by the hand of the Lord; permanently a child of God – the Lord is my Strong Tower.
I GIVE THANKS For His Holiness: remember the perfections of His Person, “Be ye holy for I am holy,” He commands us. For His favor: remember His favor is shown to us all of our life, “I will never leave thee or forsake thee” is His promise, For hearing my prayers, remember that when we cry out to Him, He answers as He knows is best. “Whatsoever ye shall ask in My name” is His assurance. For having mercy: remember when we fail, and it seems all is going wrong, “His mercy endureth forever” is our confidence. For helping in times of need: remember when difficulties arise and the problem is greater than we can solve, “the Lord is my helper” is our victory. For giving me joy: remember, after the chastening and its results are seen, “My joy I give you” is the word of encouragement. For giving me a song of praise: remember the sackcloth of mourning and repentance are replaced with garments of gladness, “O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good,” and we return to the joy of the Lord.
I GIVE THANKS
Without ceasing, with a full heart, with words, and without words, I give thanks. The Lord my God has opened my mouth to give praise, thanks, and honor to Him.
“O Father in heaven: my thoughts have been turned this morning to the many reasons for thanksgiving that You have given to me. There are many, and they continue day after day. It is in my heart to give thanks with words and the unspoken attitude of my heart and mind as I fellowship here with Thee. Amen.”