to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening;—1 Chronicles 23:30
and with them Heman and Jeduthun and the rest who were chosen, who were designated by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because His mercy endures forever;—1 Chronicles 16:41
At Jerusalem, where the ark was, Asaph and his brethren were appointed to attend, to minister before the ark continually, with songs of praise, as every day's work required,(vs 37)
Chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the Lord regularly...the King James says continually before the Lord! Would that that was my heart! That His praise would always be in my mouth and on my heart. Good bye to bad attitudes...goodbye to discontented spirits...goodbye to complaining and self-focus.
I so NEEDED this reminder this morning!
Father, your lovingkindness is always before my eyes! Your graces toward me are steadfast and sure and as numerous as the the sand on the seashore. By Your Spirit who lives within me, help me to see them and offer to You a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving for each one. Looking at me as I go about my day, causes my heart to sink and lose perspective...Help me to instead, look to You and remember your continual gifts of grace.
Beloved…it is a grace to count graces...to purpose in our hearts to be thankful...but it is also the will of God for each one of us as believers.
Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.—1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.—John 1:16
Praise the LORD!
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD?
Who can declare all His praise?—Psalm 106:1-2
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!——2 Corinthians 9:15
