“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.” Psalm 3:5
Our lives, our very next breaths, are in God’s hands. Sometimes I think we forget that. Or we forget to think about it and appreciate our lives as a gift from him. Let’s not forget to do that today. Won’t you join me in the following prayer of thanks?
Father, thank you for life and breath and being. I live from day to day only because you allow it, because you give me the gift of another day. Help me never to take that for granted. Help me remember that you alone determine the length of my life, the beginning and the end.
So Father, thank you. Thank you for another day of living and loving my family and friends. Thank you for another day of enjoying the beauty of your world. Thank you for another day of serving you and giving you glory. Thank you for holding my life in your hands and for being a God I can trust.
Yes, thank you for the days you’re giving me here, Lord. But I thank you even more for the promise of eternity with you because of the salvation you offer us all through Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins. Yes, thank you for life—here and beyond!
“In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” Job 12:10
*What are you most thankful for today?
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Cheryl – your prayer of thanks says it all! I’m going to post it where I can read it daily as a reminder of my many blessings. Thank you for this beautiful post.
Tamra, you’re so welcome! So glad you liked it. Thanks for letting me know. Love knowing that you’re saving it to read again and again. Hope it continue to blesses you for a long time!