Recounting God’s Lovingkindness

In a westernized world, how difficult is it to pause for 15 minutes and recount the goodness of God in our life?  I’m not talking about multi-tasking and thanking God as one of those tasks.  But to do nothing else except get in a quiet place, clear your mind, sit in silence, and begin to thank God for every blessing He has given you now and has given you throughout your life.

 

The children of Israel were implored to do this regularly.  Ps. 107:1-2 “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His lovingkindness is everlasting. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the adversary.”

 

We, the bride of Christ – the church, are the children of God.  The promises to the children of Israel and the commands they received are for the church today.  As you read through the Old Testament (Ps. 107), it recounts over and over the things that God’s children have to be thankful for…He redeems; He delivers; He loves; He satisfies; He is good; He humbles; He saves from trouble and in distress; He sends His word; He heals; He speaks; He brings us out of distress; He guides; He quiets the storm; He provides; He blesses; He protects the needy; He punishes oppressors…

 

We are urged again and again through out the book of Psalm, to recount the lovingkindness of the Lord.  I realize it’s tough in a busy world with much to do and much to think about, but this is exactly the plan of our adversary the devil.  He knows that the more we are consumed by other things and other thoughts, the less likely we will be to thank the Lord for all He has done and is continuing to do for us.  When we allow this, he wins and we lose out on the joy of the Lord.

 

It is in recounting God’s lovingkindness that we receive joy and inner strength.  We get so wrapped up in the day to day duties that we forget that the Lord is for us and continually loves us.  As we pause to thank Him, we will receive perspective and power from the Holy Spirit to go through another day in victory.  We receive strength to stand against or adversary the devil.  And we bring glory to the One who is our Sustainer and our sovereign and providential Guide.  Push the pause button!

Comments

[Tom MOrin]

A great reminder Rob.
Thanks,
Tom