Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The Thick of Trouble

Good morning, Loved Ones,

Sometimes this discipline becomes truly a discipline. When times are tough and expressions of gratitude are most needed, those are the most likely times when we choose not to give thanks. But we are called to give thanks in all circumstances. So in the shadow of all we face that would inhibit our gratitude, let's not fail to give thanks.

Psalm 138 (The Message)

A David Psalm
1-3 Thank you! Everything in me says "Thank you!" Angels listen as I sing my thanks.
I kneel in worship facing your holy temple
and say it again: "Thank you!"
Thank you for your love,
thank you for your faithfulness;
Most holy is your name,
most holy is your Word.
The moment I called out, you stepped in;
you made my life large with strength.

4-6 When they hear what you have to say, God,
all earth's kings will say "Thank you."
They'll sing of what you've done:
"How great the glory of God!"
And here's why: God, high above, sees far below;
no matter the distance, he knows everything about us.

7-8 When I walk into the thick of trouble,
keep me alive in the angry turmoil.
With one hand
strike my foes,
With your other hand
save me.
Finish what you started in me, God.
Your love is eternal—don't quit on me now.



Today I thank God for . . .

. . . work to do.
. . . family and friends.
. . . daily bread.
. . . a home.
. . . rest.

Gimme cinco!

Rick Behrens

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