23Nov16

Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever.

I am reminded of the Michael W. Smith song every time I hear this verse. It's kind of annoying the way a song can get stuck in your head that way. Some people even call it an "ear worm" the way it wriggles into your thoughts throughout the day. As we move into this long Thanksgiving weekend I hope that this little worm sticks with you. A little reminder of where everything we have, every good and perfect thing we experience, comes from; and are able to give thanks to God above. This enduring love that, in spite of our ability to choose wrong more than right, still accepts us and blesses us. Here's a challenge that was posed to me recently: "This year don't just thank God for what you currently have or are experiencing. Instead, think back to the moment you were the most thankful for something in your life. Share that." I don't doubt that most people will think back to a time when they had little and were given much in exchange. That's the story of salvation. Remember what real thankfulness feels like and give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Happy Thanksgiving!