Though great numbers of people suffer in this realm, it does NOT negate that which is deserving of thanks, and PRAISE! Too many, too often measure what is worthy according to the world, to their desires, to their lack, to their self-inclination, INSTEAD of taking note of the abundance with which this planet IS filled, THANKS BE TO *GOD*! It is NOT HIS fault that we don't LOVE like we ought, and so there is trouble; nor that we don't appreciate what TRULY satisfies the being; nor that we only wish for that which will elevate us in the eyes of others...
SIMPLE ARE THE REAL WEALTH'S OF TIME! SIMPLE things HAVE LONGEVITY IN SATIATING the overall being; they provide in endless ways to feed the soul, the heart, the mind! Not only that, *GOD* IS WORTHY of PRAISE, first because HE WAS, IS, and EVERMORE SHALL BE, and IS our CREATOR, and HAS placed before us infinite gifts FOR diverse reasons, ultimately THAT we RECEIVE THE GIFT OF SALVATION which HE HAS offered to those who SEEK HIM! HE who made the universe, and all within it's scope, IS LAUDABLE INDEED! Then, there IS TRUTH which declares our having been CREATED FOR HIS GLORY, and TO GIVE HIM PRAISE! The liar of the world teaches us wrongly; that it is all about us, and what we can gain in our time, void of the NEED of acquisition FOR the soul, which is eternal, regardless of where it might spend eternity!!!
I don't know about you, but I learned long ago to embrace, revere, and be grateful for the simpler things; things such as a Child's bright eyed expectations, a warm smile, a sincere hug, a beautiful view of Nature, Family, Friends, and other people who touch our depths, even the basics, like food, water, clothing, and well, the list IS extensive, and IS that which optimizes our existence, AND WILL nourish the soul THAT it grows according TO THE WILL OF *GOD*!!!
Often, too often, gratitude is overtaken by lack; I lack this, I lack that, but then, as we learn, those things that we THINK might fill the voids, rarely do, because the voids ARE more comprehensively filled by that which is more subtle, less tangible, yet far more complete!!!
PSALM 111...
1+++Praise the LORD!
I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart,
In the company of the upright and in the assembly.
2+++Great are the works of the LORD;
They are studied by all who delight in them.
3+++Splendid and majestic is His work,
And His righteousness endures forever.
4+++He has made His wonders to be remembered;
The LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5+++He has given food to those who fear Him;
He will remember His covenant forever.
6+++He has made known to His people the power of His works,
In giving them the heritage of the nations.
7+++The works of His hands are truth and justice;
All His precepts are sure.
8+++They are upheld forever and ever;
They are performed in truth and uprightness.
9+++He has sent redemption to His people;
He has ordained His covenant forever;
Holy and awesome is His name.
10+++The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments;
His praise endures forever.
The Lord is to be praised for his works. - The psalmist resolves to praise God himself. Our exhortations and our examples should agree together.
He recommends the works of the Lord, as the proper subject, when we are praising him; and the dealings of his providence toward the world, the church, and particular persons. All the works of the Lord are spoken of as one, it is his work; so admirably do all the dispensations of his providence centre in one design. The works of God, humbly and diligently sought into, shall all be found just and holy.
God's pardoning sin is the most wonderful of all his works, and ought to be remembered to his glory. He will ever be mindful of his covenant; he has ever been so, and he ever will be so. His works of providence were done according to the truth of the Divine promises and prophecies, and so were verity, or truth; and by him who has a right to dispose of the earth as he pleases, and so are judgment, or righteous: and this holds good of the work of grace upon the heart of man, ver. 7,8.
All God's commandments are sure; all have been fulfilled by Christ, and remain with him for a rule of walk and conversation to us. He sent redemption unto his people, out of Egypt at first, and often afterwards; and these were typical of the great redemption, which in the fullness of time was to be wrought out by the Lord Jesus. Here his everlasting righteousness shines forth in union with his boundless mercy. No man is wise who does not fear the Lord; no man acts wisely except as influenced by that fear. This fear will lead to repentance, to faith in Christ, to watchfulness and obedience. Such persons are of a good understanding, however poor, unlearned, or despised.
LWINSOR © 2016
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