Thanking God for His Mercy

This past week/weekend was emotionally tougher for me than I would like to admit. But thanks to God and individuals in His body, I’m in a much better place emotionally yesterday and today!

One of the things I knew I should do on Saturday was write a Thanksgiving list….but I couldn’t convince myself to do it. This morning, though, I did. The last three pages of the journal I just started in August are full of Thanksgivings that just barely begin to scratch the surface! I want to share it with you here as a testimony to God’s continued work & faithfulness in my life! In case you can’t tell, it’s in the style of Psalm 136 :)

Oh give thanks to the LORD, for You are good;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

Oh give thanks to the God of all grace & comfort;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

To the God who is eternal and supreme;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

To the Triune God in constant relationship;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

To the great God who defines love;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

To the most caring & personal Being;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

To You who formed all that we see;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

By Your omnipotent Word;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

The millions of stars by five simple words;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

Mountains and valleys, oceans and deserts;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

Trees and flowers in their colorful array;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

Creatures of almost limitless variety;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

The microscopic world which enables life;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

The way You provide & care for Your creation;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

The water cycle, an amazing design;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

The numerous scientific laws;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

Keeping life and nature in order;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

Oh give thanks to You, LORD;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

For how You are writing Your story in me;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

For the countless ways Your Grace moves in my life;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

For the matchless gift of salvation;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

For the godly heritage in my extended & immediate family;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

For parents who raised me in Your Truth;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

For Your unconditional love of me;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

That every twist & turn is part of Your plan;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

For the friends & community You have placed in my life;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

For the gifts & talents given for Your glory;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

For the many opportunities to know & love & serve;

                For Your mercy endures forever.

Oh give thanks to the God of heaven;

                For Your mercy endures forever.