1 Chronicles 16:8 (ESV)
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
make known his
deeds among the peoples!
Many years ago, as the story is told, a devout king was
disturbed by the ingratitude of his royal court. He prepared a large banquet
for them. When the king and his royal guests were seated, by prearrangement, a
beggar shuffled into the hall, sat down at the king's table, and gorged himself
with food. Without saying a word, he then left the room. The guests were
furious and asked permission to seize the tramp and tear him limb from limb for
his ingratitude.
The king replied, "That beggar has done only once to
an earthly king what each of you does three times each day to God. You sit
there at the table and eat until you are satisfied. Then you walk away without
recognizing God, or expressing one word of thanks to Him."
How often do we neglect to thank God for the goodness He
so graciously bestows upon us? We have so much!
So often we’re asking and asking and asking for the
things we want of God. Let’s make thanks giving a regular part, even a greater
part of our prayer life!
Take the time and be grateful for what you have and what
God has given to you.
Dear Lord, we thank You today for the many things You
have given to us and done for us. Help us to be grateful every day for these things
and not take them for granted. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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