Have you ever thought about how God feels about going unnoticed and unrecognized for all He has does for us?
One might think about how the the stay-at-home mom feels, who does countless things throughout the day to keep the house running but often goes unappreciated. Without her work and efforts, there would be chaos. She deserves a thank you and a spotlight of recognition.
Jesus, however, deserves all honor and praise from us for everything! From our very being to the promise of eternity and everything in between. He covered every one of our sins, biggest to smallest, on the cross. He sustains us, protects us, comforts us and most of all, loves us more than anything or anyone can. Praising God helps us recall His goodness that never ends.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your steadfast and unchanging love.
Psalm 67 verses 1-5
May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face shine on us—
so that your ways may be known on earth,
your salvation among all nations.
May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the peoples praise you.
May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you rule the peoples with equity
and guide the nations of the earth.
May the peoples praise you, God; may all
the peoples praise you.
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.
Yes, I so often take His gifts for granted!!
ReplyDeleteWe have been talking about that very thing, how everything good and beautiful is from God, especially His Son, who has delivered us from darkness. And how often we tend to take it all for granted!
ReplyDeleteDo we appreciate things more when we have to pay for them?
ReplyDeleteDo you remember when water was free (just had to get it from the well) and now we pay for the water? What would we be willing to pay for sunshine it He chose to take it away? What about the other things he provides, what would we be willing to pay? Good blog, Angie. Love you...Dad