Consider this, you who forget God, or I will tear you to pieces with none to rescue. He who sacrifices thank offerings honors Me and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God. — Psalm 50:22-23
I love the 50th Psalm. It is so reassuring to know that God is fully in command of the universe. It is so reassuring to know that He loves justice and He hates evil.
Some day we each stand before God. The good and the bad. The fake and the authentic. The great and the small. That is the focal point of our whole existence. Everything we do today, tomorrow, and throughout our lives prepares us for that moment.
And here the Lord tells us how to prepare. With thanksgiving. So, if you don’t mind, I’ll just go ahead and start and you can add in your own offerings of thanks.
God in heaven, thank You. From the bottom of my heart I thank You for life — my life. It is such a wild ride. I am enjoying it. Thank You for outsmarting the enemy in my life, for running circles around him. Thank You for not abandoning me when I played with sin, but instead rescuing me. Thank You for saving me from my own stupidity. Thank You for giving me eternal gifts that no one can take away. Thank You for calming the frightened little boy in me and for teaching me how to be a man. Thank You that all my bullies answer to You.
Thank You for all those precious eyes that look into mine … family, friends, brothers and sisters, and, someday, Yours.
Thank You.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.