Give Thanks

Isaiah 37:15-16
And Hezekiah prayed this prayer before the Lord: O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, God of Israel, you are enthroned between the mighty cherubim! You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You alone created the heavens and the earth.

What a mighty God we serve! We seem to forget how awesome and powerful God is. When we look into the night sky and see all the stars, it's amazing to think that those stars are millions and millions of light years away. God has named each star by name. He has created the universe and all that is in it. When you look at the human body and all the things that have to happen for us to survive, it is mind-blowing.

Never forget how big God is. He is bigger than any problem we'll ever face. He knows exactly what we are going through. He is waiting for us to turn to Him at any moment. He delights in His children and wants all of us to grow and learn from Him. God is always watching and investing into our lives. How much time are you investing in God?

Just like any relationship, there has to be give and take. You can't always take from someone, you have to learn to give back if you want the relationship to work and prosper. Just like with God, we can't always take from God and God not to expect us to thank Him and bless others with what He has given to us. A kind word goes a long way. A small gift here and there for no particular reason will mean more than any presents under a tree. The fact that you are thinking of that person is a gift enough.

Jesus said, it is better to give than to receive. Take time to thank someone today for helping you through a rough time or giving you an encouraging word. Most importantly, thank God for all the blessings in your life!