As for Me and My House – Day 7
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?
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.
The Family That Prays
Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
by Alan Heller, Personal Life Coach and Counselor
alan@walkandtalk.org
Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
–Deuteronomy 11:19 (NIV)Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
–1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV)
God’s Word is practical. We can apply it to every circumstance of life. In this time where we are so uncertain of what is coming next, God wants His people to be aware of His presence at all times.
One way we can incorporate Him into our lives is to talk about Him and talk to Him as we go about our daily lives. Pray about our schedule, our family, first line responders, our leaders.
You don’t have to always sit down and pray as a group. Pray when you are in the car. Thank Him when your kids win their game and ask Him to help them do better next time when they lose. Pray with someone over the phone or FaceTime or Zoom.
No matter how you feel, or what the circumstances of life, give thanks and praise him.
QUESTIONS:
How do you respond to problems and trials in your life? Are you aware of your example to your kids and others in the face of difficulties? How can you show them you trust God in the face of trials?
PRAYER:
Lord, I want to show my family that I believe in You no matter what is happening in my life. Help me to talk to You and about You as I go about my daily life.
ACTION:
Set an example for your kids in praying for the issues you and they face. Pray about the feelings and thoughts you have and show you are trusting in HIM. (Ps 1, 23, 91) Encourage them to pray, too. This brings pleasure to God and stimulates unity in the family.