Main menu
blog ss 61001389

November '16

"I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds."—Psalm 9:1

Reflection:

Did you know that being thankful is a form of worship to God? Actually, it's the very essence of it.

Being the Giver of all good things, our heavenly Father deserves our praise and gratitude, doesn't He? Besides, a purposeful recounting of His goodness and grace each day is what He expects...and cherishes.

Stop for a moment and think: What lifts me beyond myself? Is it a prayer of praise, or perhaps a song of joy?

Recently, while walking in the golden sunlit woods of the arboretum in Chaska, MN—feeling all tuckered out, as the Amish say—I began to offer a simple thanks to the Lord, a silent prayer at first, then a conversational one.

Soon, I was overcome with tears as I listed the spiritual blessings in my life, asking nothing for myself, just this intimate sharing from my heart...to His.

Well, I began to feel buoyed by the experience, raised up from my former doldrums. And, guess what? That gratitude-filled moment lingered with me the rest of the day and stretched into the week. My thankfulness became worship...and a surprising renewal took place.

This Thanksgiving, long before we gather with friends and family around food-laden tables, let's carve out time for quiet moments with the One who deserves all of our worship and praise, every single day.

Blessings abundant,

Beverly Lewis

Blog

Signup

Never miss a Beverly Lewis release! Join Beverly's monthly newsletter for book updates, devotional thoughts, giveaways and more.