Thank God

Thank God "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Proverbs 4:23 There are some days that we just need to get up and begin to thank God for all the blessings, both seen and unseen that He bestows on us each day. It is so easy to get up and start our day, and not thank God for allowing us to even be alive to enjoy the day, let alone thank Him for our home, the bed we slept in last night, our morning coffee, our family, the food we will eat today, and a multitude of other things that we take for granted. These are just some of the things that we take for granted, and expect that they will be there waiting for us, but we need to realize that we only have them because they are God's gifts to us. God can take these away in an instant, as a fire, a tornado, a hurricane, an earthquake or other disasters could destroy everything we treasure in an instant. We can never thank God enough for all the blessings we receive daily. God promises us that He will provide all that we need, and He lives up to this promise each day of our lives. We may want other things, a bigger house, better clothes, better food, a bigger car, and so many other things, but God knows what we need, and He provides them. We should never worry about tomorrow and having our needs met, as He tells us that he provides for the birds, and we are more valuable than they are. We should get up happy each day, which is our way of letting God know that we trust Him and depend on Him to provide for us. We need to realize that God loves us so much that He even sent his Son to die for us. This is true love, and we need to realize and accept this great gift. I would encourage each of you begin today to get up each morning and thank God for all your blessings. Get a smile on your face each morning and be happy. Thank Him for being a God that loves you and provides for you. Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Seven January 20