Giving Thanks...

I know I usually do my thanksgiving posts on Fridays, but this week has been especially challenging. I have so many things to juggle right now. So, I am going to actively give God praise in the midst of my hard place, and I am going to choose to have the joy of the Lord.

Still trying to grow.

Lord, I thank you that when I am weak, you are my strength! Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Proverbs 37:24

I give you praise for keeping me in safety throughout this week. The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence. 2 Samuel 22:3

Even though my mind is concerned, my heart is fixed on the promises of Your Word. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

Though I am alone, I am never lonely. ...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:5

Despite those things that I still desire, my cup overflows with your blessings. I have no reason to complain. I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Philippians 4:11b

Even though it seems like I will be overwhelmed, You will never allow me to crumble beneath the weight of it all. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed... 2 Corinthians 4:8, 9

Thank You so much for helping me to notice the silver linings of the storm clouds. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. Psalm 138:7

I give You praise that the rain is only helping me to grow and develop the character that You want me to have. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 1 Peter 5:10

Most of all, thank You Lord for forgiving me of my many shortcomings and mistakes. I give you praise for Your ever-renewing mercies and grace. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16


Whew! I feel better already. How about you? In spite of it all, we still have a reason to give God thanks!