Every day is a blessing. This one especially is beautiful because it is the birthday of Emily Grace, our vivacious, energetic, granddaughter who blesses the lives of those around her with her enthusiasm and creativity.
This is Day 2 of our month of Thanksliving–notice it is not just Thanksgiving we celebrate, but a life attitude of gratitude.
Day 2
It seems to me we learn to cope with life’s circumstances through facing them with an attitude of gratitude for what we can learn from them. That being said, when we successfully overcome episodes, crises, or intense situations, upon reflection, we are thankful for the experience because it has:
- taught us something,
- resulted in something unexpected, or
- served a greater purpose.
True, not everyone looks at life as I do. I respect that. I am a Christian, and believe God’s supremacy and His sovereignty. The amazing mystery is that He created and controls the entire universe. Yet, He guides me in a personal way because I have committed allegiance to His purpose for my life. Like Martin Luther, “Here I stand. I can do no other.”
Today’s Scripture: “So, then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” (Colossians 2: 6-7)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Creator of the Universe, I humbly bow before Your Presence in my life. You have promised Your faithfulness, that You will uphold me. You are loving toward all that You have made, and I worship You and praise Your Name for blessing me today. In Jesus’ Precious Name, Amen.
Day 2 Scripture references about God’s guidance, overcoming obstacles, discovering His plan for my life and protection:
Deuteronomy 4:6-8 “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? . . .to have such righteous decrees and laws as this body of laws I am setting before you today?”
Psalm 78: “O my people, hear my teaching: listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in parables. I will utter hidden things, things from of old—what we have heard and known, what our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done.”
Isaiah 33: 5-6: “The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high; He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.”
Psalm 103: 11-14: For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him, for he knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust.”
Day 2 Thanksliving Album: Items, pictures, sketches, photos showing God’s guidance in my life, a legacy of memories, a place I’ll return when I need reminders of evidence of His love for me in every situation.
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