“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds”—Psalm 9:1 (NIV). Did you know that giving thanks is not a spontaneous emotion? It’s a habit we must develop, according to an article by Pastor Rick McDaniel. After reading McDaniel’s article, I contemplated the above statement. …
“[Jesus] gave thanks and broke the loaves”—Matthew 14:19 (NIV). When Jesus performed the miracle of the five loaves and two fish to feed a multitude, it was no ordinary feat. However, before He broke the bread, He lifted it to heaven and gave thanks. In one of my recent morning devotionals, writer Iris Alderson pondered …
“Oh, how grateful and thankful I am to the Lord because He is so good. I will sing praise to the name of the Lord who is above all lords.”—Psalms 7:17 (TLB). One of my daddy’s favorite sayings was, “It doesn’t do any good to complain because no one wants to hear it.” I find …
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest”—Matthew 11:28 (NIV). In my late 60s, I’m not as strong as I used to be. However, through exercise, I’m working toward improving my physical strength. My exercise is not as intense as it once was. I’ve …
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