As for Me and My House – Day 7

DAY 7: THANKFUL HEARTS

Psalm 9:1-2
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.I will be glad and rejoice in you;I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.

Have you ever had a day when nothing went right? Nothing you did would work out? Those are great times to learn to thank Him. We rejoice in Him—not in circumstances. He is the one who gives us hope in the midst of despair. 

How do you respond when someone unexpectedly gives you something you really love? You thank them! You’re happy! 

God has given us everything we need to face whatever comes our way in life. Here are some things you can thank Him for: life, breath, a place to live, food, water, and your body—healthy or not. Thank Him for your family and for all the relationships He’s given you in His body, the church. 

QUESTIONS Can you think of twenty specific things to thank God for? What external things can you thank him for? What internal changes can you thank Him for? Will you choose to give thanks and rejoice in Him who is faithful and is the same yesterday today and forever? 

PRAYER How can I say thanks for all You have done for me? I am filled with joy at all You provide each day. Help me to be grateful for the stars and the moon and air to breath. Fill my heart with thanks to You. 

ACTION Take time to write out a list of things you are thankful for. Read it back to the Lord and tell Him why you are thankful. If you have kids, this is a great exercise to do with them too.