September 7, 2022

Judges 10-12, Psalms 71

What God said to me – As you look around you trying to see the gifts I’ve given so you can express your gratitude and thanks, begin with Me.  My righteousness and My salvation of you should provide endless sources for praise and thanksgiving.  Even for the inarticulate or unobservant there should be plenty to spark an outflow of thanksgiving.  Once you start, you will become a fountain of praise and thanksgiving, overflowing and touching everyone you meet.  Living life in this way will make you a marvel in a world of selfishness and self-centeredness.  Living life in this way lifts Me up and draws men to Me.

September 6, 2022

Judges 7-9, Psalms 70

What God said to me – Expressing gratitude and thanksgiving to Me is an important part of learning to stay faithful.  You must continually recall all I have done and give thanks to build your life of devotion to Me.  That continual remembrance and thanksgiving will begin to grow into faith which will deepen as you continue practicing thanksgiving.  As you accept and acknowledge each gift I give, you will grow stronger in your faith and walk with Me.  Living in such a way yields many benefits – peace, joy, faith, trust.  Living in such a way deepens your relationship with Me.

September 5, 2022

Judges 4-6, Psalms 69:19-36

What God said to me – Give thanks in everything and for everything – great and small.  When you live this way, it magnifies My name for you are acknowledging that everything comes from Me – that “I AM” in control.  Thanksgiving is not something that comes naturally.  In the good times it’s easy to just go along and enjoy things but forget to acknowledge it is all from Me.  In the difficult times you cry out to Me for help, not in thanksgiving.  When you are afflicted or in pain is when thanksgiving is the most meaningful for you are truly acknowledging My sovereignty.  It is truly a sacrifice to thank Me during those times.  In everything give thanks.