Psalm 24:1 NLT
As Christians, we can spout this verse along with the one about God owning the cattle on a thousand hills and the hills on which they stand. Personally, I think I've given head assent to this Truth, but not had full comprehension with my heart. However, I heard a music video today that got me thinking about this verse on more than a superficial level.
It's easy to think that all we've worked for over the years is ours. It's just as easy to look around and be grateful for our family, our home, our job, our car, etc. But to whom are we grateful? Over the years, have we become complacent with our gratitude? When was the last time we intentionally, devotedly expressed to God just how thankful we are for everything HE HAS GIVEN US?
Prayer:
Father,
Thank You for everything You have provided for us - family, friends, dwelling places, health and healing, jobs to be able to provide for our families, strength and knowledge to be able to do the jobs You've provided for us. Pastors to teach us Your Truths, the Holy Spirit to guide us, Jesus to pay the price for our sins. For the beauty of the Earth we live on, the air we breathe, and so much more. Thank You for trials to make us stronger in You. Thank You for grace and mercy to get us through them. Thank You for Your love. Help us to love others as You love us. Holy Spirit, keep us ever mindful of being intentionally grateful to God. Father, give us clean hands and pure hearts so that we may stand on Your holy hill. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
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