Thanksgiving Psalm of Praise

This is a meditation of my heart that I have started and been adding to during this month of November. It is my reminder that the Lord is good and worthy of Thanksgiving in all things!

Thanksgiving Psalm of Praise 

Lord, I know You are good.

You give me a barrenness so empty  that I may know my abundant blessings come from You. ^*1

Lord, I know You are good.

You grant me tests so frequently^*2 that I never cease in prayer to You. ^*3

Lord, I know You are good.

You allow me to endure times of waiting so long that only You can make my patience complete. ^*4

Lord I know You are good.

Lord, I know You are good.

You give me your Law so condemning that I may feel Your overwhelming mercy and grace. ^*5

Lord, I know You are good.

You grant me convictions so strong I must constantly dive deeper in Your Word. ^*6

Lord, I know You are good.

You allow me to go without material desires so that I may find my joy and contentment in You. ^*7

Lord I know You are good.

Lord, I know You are good.

You give me loss here on earth that I may look all the more forward to my inheritance in Heaven. ^*8

Lord, I know You are good.

You grant me sorrow so vast that I may never leave the loving arms of my Comforter. ^*9

Lord, I know You are good.

You allow me to stumble and sin so often that I may never forget Your sweet, undeserved forgiveness. ^*10

Lord, I know You are good.

Lord, I know You are good.

You give me trials so heavy I can never waver from full reliance on You. ^*11

Lord, I know You are good.

You grant me weaknesses so great that I am never without Your strength. ^*12

Lord, I know You are good.

You allow me hurt so deep I am never untouched by Your healing hand. ^*13

Lord, I know You are good.

"We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

Scripture References:

1) Psalm 113:9, James 1:17, Rom. 15:13

2) Psalm 66:10, Prov. 17:3, Heb. 2:18, 1 Thes. 2:4

3) Col. 4:2, Rom. 12:12, Phil. 4:6, 1 Thes. 5:17, Eph. 6:18

4) Psalm 27:14, Rom. 5:3-5, Is. 40:31

5) Gal. 3:19-29, Rom. 3:19-20, Rom. 3:23-24, Eph. 2:8-9

6) John 16:8, Acts 17:11

7) Luke 12:15, Matt. 6:19-21, James 4:1-5, Luke 14:33, Heb. 13:5, 1 Tim. 6:6-8

8) 2 Cor. 4:16-18, 1 Pet. 1:3-5, Titus 3:7

9) 2 Cor. 7:10, Rom. 8:18, Rev. 21:4, John 15:26, 1 John 4:19, Psalm 34:17-19

10) 1 John 1:9, Rom. 8:1-2, Eph. 1:7, Dan. 9:9, 1 John 1:9

11) 1 Pet. 1:6-9, John 16:33, 1 Pet. 5:10, Rom. 5:3, Prov. 3:5-6, James 1:2-4

12) 1 Cor. 1:27, 2 Cor. 12:9, Psalm 29:11, Is. 12:2, Eph. 6:10, Heb. 4:15

13) Is. 45:7, Job 1:21, Psalm 107: 19-21, Psalm 30:2, Mark 5:34, 1 Pet. 2:24


Posted by Shannon
Soli Deo gloria - Glory to God alone