It’s a wonderful day to be a child of God. When was the last time you put your pride aside to assist someone in need? So often during our daily journeys we encounter people who need an encouraging word, or a nice friendly smile, or a listening ear. When was the last time you used your blessings to bless someone else? You do realize what the Lord gave to you is not for you alone … right? God will send blessings to you that they may go through you for someone else. When was the last time you told your friends and family ‘Thank You?’ You thanked them for being who they are in your life. You thanked them for uplifting you in prayer. You thanked them for never giving up on you. When was the last time you looked up to heaven and offered God an awesome praise? A praise from deep down within. A praise of gratitude, appreciation, and thanksgiving.
This morning, I have been commissioned to come and minister to you. Think about all you have been through in your life. Think about the roller coaster ride you experienced while dating certain people. Think about the despair and discouraging nights you endured. Think about the many tears you cried, or the love ones you buried. After all you have been through in life, the Lord has still been faithful. My friend, when was the last time you said, “Lord, I Thank You!” The Bible declares in Psalms 100:4 – Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. It was the Lord who stood by you when depression and loneliness attempted to consume your body. It was the Lord who defended you against the warfare of the enemy. It was the Lord who protected you against the traps sent to destroy you. You need to open your mouth this morning and say, “Lord, I Thank You!” The Bible declares in Psalms 69:30 – I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.
My brother, my sister, having friends is a wonderful blessing. Having family is even better. But, to know that the Lord is faithfully watching over you is overwhelming. Friends and family come and go. Depending on how they feel will determine if they help you out or not. If things are going well for them, they’re wonderful to be around. If not, they are the last people you want to surround yourself with. Not the Lord! The Bible declares in Lamentations 3:22-23 – It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness. “Lord, I Thank You!” I thank you for loving me when I did not love myself. I thank you for putting up with my multiple attitudes. I thank you for sending your only begotten Son to die for my sins. Thank you for teaching me how to love others. Beloved, when was the last time you made the time to tell the Lord thank you? When was the last time you expressed your gratitude to the Lord? I charge you, start right now. Prayer for Today: Father, I come this morning to tell you thank you. I love and truly appreciate You. In Jesus’ name … Amen!
Scripture Reading for Today: Psalms 50:14
May God Bless you at Your point of need!
Pastor Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.