11/28/2024
Giving Thanksgiving for Every Good Thing — by Ken Birks
Today we celebrate Thanksgiving. May we be reminded of all that we have been given in Christ. Here’s a poem that helps us to be thankful on this day and throughout all eternity.
Psalm 107:31 Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness and for His wonderful works to the children of men!
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With the slate wiped clean, we speak with a new script.
Making all things new, His wind blows upon the spirit.
With new perspectives on life, we speak accordingly.
No longer caught in meaningless chatter, we speak.
His word filling, new things are spoken into existence.
His blood washing, we speak according to the hope within.
No longer weighed down by the past, we confess His greatness.
More than conquerors, we believe in the greatness of His power.
Walking in His inheritance, we speak according to His calling.
Giving Thanksgiving every good thing, He leads triumphantly.
With the same spirit of faith as Jesus, we believe and speak.
With confession no longer based on uncertainties, we walk.
No longer driven by past failures, His word, we communicate.
Fully convinced of His promises, we go from faith to faith.
Knowing He works, leaving nothing undone, we give thanks.
Amid uncertainties, His word as a lamp, we move forward.
Given all things in life, we speak according to the promise.
As He cares for lilies and birds of the air, He cares for us.
Without thought for provision, we speak according to His word.
Without worry, we press on in faith, believing, giving thanks.
With faith in His covenant promises, we believe and speak.
Wavering not in unbelief, we push towards the promise.
With His promises, yea and amen, we rise to the challenge.
Resting in His sufficiency, no longer trusting in ours, we speak.
With divine abilities at work, we give thanks in all good things.
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Scriptures to Meditate Upon
Romans 4:20, 2 Corinthians 4:13, 5:17, 21, Hebrews 9:14, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Psalm 119:105, Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Peter 1:2-3.
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May God bless you richly as you thank Him for all the goodness He provides. May you unlock the treasures He has for you through the communication of your faith.