Hustle and Bustle

Amidst all the hustle and bustle of engagements, wedding planning, and Thanksgiving, this verse keeps finding its way into my heart:

"Give thanks to The Lord, for He is good. His steadfast love endures forever." 
Psalm 107:1

Sometimes when everything in life is going great, we almost forget God is there. Our jobs are secure, our family is happy, we have enough money to buy our extra wants on the side, and somehow we forget where it all comes from. We think that we are the ones that deserve the money. We think we are the reason our family is so happy. It's because we're so awesome that everything falls into place.

But then something goes wrong. We get in arguments. We lose our job. Our money isn't as much as we want. And suddenly, we aren't blaming ourselves anymore. We "created" the great things, but when something goes wrong it isn't us to blame. It's our circumstances, or another person around us.

That's most likely when we turn to Jesus. We're down in the dumps and we need a pick me up to get back to the good ol' days, so why not ask the One Himeself? I mean, if God can do anything, He will help us right?

That is where this verse comes in. As much as we pray for help, we should triple the amount of praise we give God for the great things He does, and the blessings we experience.

So you had a bad day at work...you're still breathing, aren't you? Thank God. You still get a paycheck. Thank God. Your car runs? Thank God.

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I have been SO blessed lately. I recently got engaged, so I've been consumed with early wedding plans and spending time with friends and family. It would be so easy for me to push God to the side, and just live my busy life, enjoying every moment of it.

But nothing good comes from me. I am a sinner. I am selfish. I am unclean. God is the one providing for me. He is the one giving me all of these blessings.

During this holiday time, don't forget Jesus. Not just when you're down, or when you're praying for dinner. Remember Him in the morning when you have the blessing of waking up. Remember Him when you're driving to work. Remember Him when you're feeling good, or bad.

Praise God for this short life here on Earth.

Praise God for the blessings that we can't even comprehend that await His children in Heaven.