PRAISE, DO NOT FORGET

 PRAISE, DO NOT FORGET

Ps. 103:2 Praise the LORD, I tell myself, and never forget the good things he does for me. NLT

It is so easy to do, to forget. We forget the good things the Lord does for us. We take for granted His goodness. A good exercise would be to write down each day at least one thing you know is a part of your life that comes from God’s goodness, just one thing. And then when you write it down, just thank the Lord for it. That’s all. It would take you at the most a minute of your time. If you did this little exercise faithfully, you would soon discover a new appreciation for the Lord and what He has, and is doing, for you. If you were to do this, I am confident that you wouldn’t just be able to stop with one thing each day.

If you are struggling and can’t find much good in your life, start by comparing your life with those who are worse off than you. Consider how difficult of a life people have to live in other parts of the world or in the inner cities of our country. Start there, and I am sure you will keep busy long enough until your struggles get better. The important thing is that you start and learn the joy of thanksgiving unto the Lord.

A thankful heart is one who can’t help himself; he must praise the Lord, for he knows from whom all his blessings flow. Thanksgiving breeds praise. We just can't help it. We experience the goodness of God in our lives and understand it's a gift. We don't deserve any of His blessings, but because He is good and loves us, He gives them to us. Gratitude is the natural response to God's goodness and praise is the natural response to gratitude. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!