“Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalm 107:8-9 NIV
As this is the week of Thanksgiving, I thought that I would look at verses that focused on being thankful. The book of Psalms is known as a book full of thankful chapters and verses and these 2 verses do not disappoint.
How often do we give thanks to God for all that He has done for us? I think that sometimes we get so busy with life that we forget to tell God thanks for what He has given us. We also sometimes forget to express our gratitude for His unfailing love. On the surface, these 2 verses look like they are focused on the physical aspect of God providing food and drink to the hungry and thirsty. I believe it goes much deeper than just our physical needs being satisfied by God to also include our spiritual needs. Jesus is the Living Water, which if we drink of Him, we cause us to not thirst again.
Giving thanks is a part of communication with God for many believers as they are grateful for all that God has done for them. There is an exercise of naming 3 things you are grateful for each night and trying to not duplicate the items on the list for a week. It is a wonderful exercise as it turns our focus to the positive things that God has placed in our lives.
The Lord loves His children, His love never changes, and He provides for us. We can see that if we look for it each day. Have you noticed the good things that God has provided you with today?