March 12, 1998

Exodus 20: 8-11

Give Thanks!

My grandmother has a saying that is always foremost in my mind, "You can't out give God." No matter how much you give of your life, God has already outdone you a million times over.

When I would get restless in church as a child, my mother would tell me to count my blessings. Back then I finished in two minutes, but if you truly count your blessings it would take much longer. Everything God has given is astounding, and deserving of our thanks and praise.

Remembering the Sabbath is a way to show our gratitude toward God. Taking the time to pray, praise, and give thanks seems to be the least we can do because, no matter what, you can't out give God!

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Prayer: Dear Lord, please help us to remember all that we have received from you and let us pray constantly with thanks and praise. Amen. [Yesterday |Lenten Index | Tomorrow]