Category: Thank You

Thank You, Lord, Looking Within

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Thank You, Lord  — Looking Within

Happy Black Friday. Seems like a crazy name for the name after a season of Thanksgiving. Today I share the third part of Charles Swindoll’s prayer:

Looking Within – Thank You, Lord
           
            for the gift of good health, a hidden treasure easily overlooked
            for eyes that see the beauty of your creation
            for minds that are curious, creative, and competent
            for memories of past pleasures and recent accomplishments
            for ears that receive the world of sounds around us
            for the special stimulation of taste and touch
            for hands to work with and legs to walk with
            for heartaches that force us to rearrange our priorities
            for broken dreams and lingering afflictions that humble us

Lord, may we be men who turn THANKSGIVNG into THANKSLIVING on a daily basis, not just on Thanksgiving Day. – Bill Welte is President and CEO of America’s Keswick

GPS – God’s Positioning System: Galatians 4-6; Psalm 119:137-144; Proverbs 25


Compass Pointers: Thanksgiving is not a natural virtue; it is a fruit of the Spirit, given by Him.  Jerry Bridges
Navigation Rules to Memorize: Level 1: John 15:26-27; Level 2: John 15:18-27

Anchored to the Rock: When I pray coincidences happen, and when I don’t, they don’t. William Temple

Thank You, Lord — Looking Around

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Thank You, Lord – Looking Around

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Yesterday I shared this prayer from Charles Swindoll’s book, The Finishing Touch (Word Books). Today he writes:
Looking Around … thank You, Lord
            for our wonderful country, so blessed, so unique
            for close family ties, so affirming, so enjoyable
            for teachers, mentors, and personal heroes who spur us on
            for an opportunity to be of help and encouragement to others
            for the embrace of a friend who really cares
            for the joy of seeing our children and grandchildren grow and learn
            for an occupation that enables us to make a living
            for a place to live, clothes to wear, and food to eat

Thank You, Lord, so such incredible abundance. By just looking around, we are made aware of how rich we really are.

I want to encourage you to take some time today to look around and thank the Lord for how He has blessed you. Tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, we’ll look at “Looking Within.” – Bill Welte is President and CEO of America’s Keswick
GPS – God’s Positioning System: Galatians 1-3; Psalm 119:129-136; Proverbs 24
Compass Pointers: I give it as my testimony that there is a marvelous therapy in thanksgiving. John Blanchard
Navigation Rules to Memorize: Level 1: John 15:26-27; Level 2: John 15:18-27
Anchored to the Rock: Most churches don’t know that God rules the world by the prayers of His saint. Andrew Murray

Thank You, Lord — Looking Up

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Thank You, Lord, Looking Up

I love the devotional writings of Charles Swindoll. In his book, The Finishing Touch (Word Books), he shares three points for Thanksgiving:

Looking up … thank You, Lord:  
            for Your sovereign control over our circumstances
            for Your holy character in spite of our sinfulness
            for Your commitment to us even when we wander astray
            for Your Word that gives us direction
            for Your love that holds us close
            for Your consistent faithfulness through our highs and lows
            for Your strong “no” when we need to hear it
            for Your surprising “yes” when we lack the faith to believe it
            for Your wise “wait” when we are impatient and rash
            for Your understanding when we are confused
            for Your Spirit that enlightens our eyes
            for Your grace that removes our guilt

Thank You Lord, for ALL YOU ARE, ALL YOU DO, ALL YOU SAY.

If we were unable to look up into Your face, Thanksgiving would just be another day.
Tomorrow I will share “Looking Around.” As you look up, what are you thankful for? – Bill Welte is President and CEO of America’s Keswick

GPS – God’s Positioning System: Acts 15-16; Psalm 119:121-128; Proverbs 23

Compass Pointers: God’s giving deserves our thanksgiving.
Navigation Rules to Memorize: Level 1: John 15:26-27; Level 2: John 15:18-27

Anchored to the Rock: I’d rather stand against the cannons of the wicked than against the prayers of the righteous. Thomas Lye