Thankfulness

Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.  (Psalm 103:1-5)

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. Be thankful to Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations. (Psalm 100:4-5)

Thanksgiving is such a great holiday. It's one that focuses on the giving of thanks, on praising God and recognizing others. When we give thanks, we find that we have been given so much, that we aren't alone, and that we aren't what life is all about. This Thanksgiving month, I'm going to try my best to have a Giving Thanks post every day. So, here is my first:

Psalm 1-3:8-12 says: "The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in mercy. He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us."

Praise God for His mercy! I am undeserving, but God is gracious and merciful.

Eliana Grace (The Lord has answered: Grace.)