Josh felt that things were not going the way he wanted them to go in his relationship with Janie. So, he decided to make her a beautiful bouquet and a large box of candy. When Janie saw the lovely gifts, she was so excited that she threw her arms around Josh and gave him a warm hug and kiss.
Suddenly, he turned and began running down the steps of her porch. “Where are you going, Josh? Have I embarrassed you? Have I offended you?”
“Oh no,” came the reply. “I’m going for some more flowers and candy!”
God gives us one good gift after another. They come whether we expect them or not - even though we do not always deserve them!
Psalm 106 begins with a shout: PRAISE THE LORD! And following the shout, the Psalmist gives us a reason for us to shout: “Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever!”
His everlasting love and goodness are like never-ending rivers that flow through our lives, bringing us His blessings that we do not deserve nor could ever earn. His river never dries up in the summer or turns into ice in the winter. It flows freely bringing us God’s best every day of our lives!
Surely, it is good to give God thanks. But, it is even better to show Him our thanks by doing His work in His world. Now that Jesus has gone to be with His Father in Heaven, we are left here to finish what He started. We are obligated to reach out to the lost and hurting with His love, mercy, and grace. His work has now become our work.
Prayer: Thank you Lord for Your goodness and your unconditional love for us that never ends! Trouble our hearts, Heavenly Father, and give us no rest until we willingly do the things Your Son did. May we always reflect the love of Your Son. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Scripture For Today: Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 106:1
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