Re:Verse passage – Psalm 30:1-12 (day five)
“O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.”
There is something transforming and life-giving about saying “thank you.” I would suggest those are possibly the two most powerful words we can say. Why? Couple of reasons. Saying “thank you” shifts the focus from an internal perspective outward (in the case of this Psalm, upward). We look and search outside of our circumstances and emotions for a reason or person to be thankful. Second, it is a great practice of humility to recognize and appreciate the fact that there are times (maybe many) where we need help. I would also suggest that being thankful (regularly) is a discipline. What if there was a place in our daily journal and/or prayers for a place of thanksgiving? What if we consistently found a reason, relationship, promise, truth, or experience (both good and bad) for which to express thanks? How would that deepen our relationship with the Lord? How would that deepen our relationships with others? Maybe a prayer prompt for today would be- Thank You, Lord for …(what would you say or write).
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