A thankful heart

"We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, For Your name is near; Men declare Your wondrous works." Psalm 75:1

David, the writer of this Psalm, had much to be grateful for. He was close to the LORD, he had been made king, given treasures, victories, banquets, children, and more. Though David was a king, he was also once a shepherd. He came from lowly beginnings and throughout his life had his highs, yes, but also his lows (murder, adultery...) His story is one of restoration and grace.

His story is our story. No matter what we have done, the Lord is bigger than that. He will forgive if you but ask Him. He will restore you to His heart and shower grace upon you. From His forgiveness flows a living water of life eternal that will never be dammed nor damned. Thanks be to God that we have Him with us! His very name, Immanuel, 'God with us' is enough to give thanks for. But the bounty continues. He sends His spirit to comfort us, his Word to sustain us, His faithful promises to give us hope, even in dark times.

Romans 14:6 "He who observes the day, observes it for the Lord, and he who eats, does so for the Lord, for he gives thanks to God;". What are you grateful for today?