During the Holiday Season, Remember to Be Still Before God & Just Say "Thank You Lord...." (12.27.15)

Heavenly Father,
As this holiday season continues, Thank You for the blessings and fellowship You have bestowed upon me and my loved ones.  As we celebrated the birth of Your Son Jesus Christ on Christmas Day, I just want to say thank You Lord. Thank You for sending Your Son to us to share the good news about how much You love us. You have done so much in the lives of Your children and You continue to bless us unconditionally. Sometimes we become so caught up in shopping and celebrations during the holiday season, that we forget to "Be still" before You, and just say thank You Lord. Right now, I want to thank You Father.

Thank you GOD,
  -  for the times You have said "no." This has helped me
      to depend on You so much more.

Thank you GOD,
  -  for unanswered prayer. It reminds me that You know what's best for me,
      even when my opinion differs from Yours.

Thank You Lord,
  -  for the things you have withheld from me. You have protected me from
     what I may not have ever realized was a danger to me.

Thank You GOD,
  -  for the doors You have closed. They have prevented me
      from going where You would rather not have me go.

Thank You Lord, 
   -  for the physical pain You've allowed in my life.
       It has helped me to relate to Your suffering on my behalf.

Thank You Lord,
  -  for the times in my life I have been alone.
     Those times have forced me to become closer to You.

Thank You GOD,
  -  for the uncertainties I've experienced.
     They have deepened my trust in You.

Thank You Lord,
  -  for the times You came through for me
     when I didn't even know I needed to be rescued.

Thank You Lord,
  -  for the losses I have experienced.
     They have been a reminder that You are my greatest gain.

Thank You GOD,
  -  for the tears I have shed.
     They have kept my heart soft and mold-able.

Thank You GOD,
  -  for the times I haven't been able to control my circumstances.
     This has reminded me that You are all powerful and so mighty.

Thank You GOD,
  -  for those people in my life whom You have
     called home to be with You. Their absence
     from this earth keeps my heart longing for Heaven.

Thank You GOD,
  -  that I have an inheritance in the Heavenly places...
     Something that this world can never steal from me
     and I could never selfishly squander.

Thank You GOD,
  -  for the greatest gift You could ever give me:
     forgiveness through Your perfect Son's death,
     on the cross, on my behalf.

Thank You GOD,
  -  for the righteousness You gave me,
     through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
     A righteousness I could never earn nor attain on my own.


Thank You Father,
That You know me, You hear me, and You see my tears.
Remind me through difficult times that You are GOD,
You are on the throne, and You are eternally good.

And thank You, Lord, not only for my eternal salvation,
but for the salvation You give me every day of my life
as You save me from myself, my foolishness, my own limited insights,
and my frailties in light of Your power and strength.

As I be still before you Lord
and In the name of your son Jesus
I just want to say thank you Lord.

Amen