Five Reasons to Thank the Lord
Dr. Darrow Perkins
Psalm 103:1-8
Every person in this sanctuary, and for that matter, on this earth has plenty to be thankful for. Not just during this time and season, but every day of our lives. Unfortunately, I believe that people have gotten to the point of thinking that whatever they want or desire in life will automatically come to them because it is the natural expectation.
We expect things to happen because we deserve them.
We expect things to happen because they're supposed to happen.
We expect things to happen because it's our right.
There is a problem with this line of thought because it causes one to buy into the mindset that the world revolves around them and everything is going to take place because they desire it. What we can never do is get to the point of thinking that there is a natural expectation that life will just roll out the red carpet to us. This is dangerous because now there is no reason to look to God for what He can bless them with but will cause them to look to themselves and others to give them what they want.
In the grand scheme of things, we should always remember that God is the One who is blessing us, keeping us, protecting us, and ensuring that our every need is met. We can't bank on another person to do that, but we can and should have the assurance that God is able to do exceeding and abundantly in our lives according to His promises and divine will. Therefore, we have reasons to thank God!!
We find ourselves in the 103rd division of the Book of Psalms. This psalm in particular, was written by the hand of King David who understood the mighty hand of God on his life.
This was the same David that was the last one born in his family but became the king over Israel.
This is the same David that had a heart after God's own heart.
This is the same David that killed a lion and a bear that came after his father's sheep and a lamb.
This is the same David that killed the Phili ...
Dr. Darrow Perkins
Psalm 103:1-8
Every person in this sanctuary, and for that matter, on this earth has plenty to be thankful for. Not just during this time and season, but every day of our lives. Unfortunately, I believe that people have gotten to the point of thinking that whatever they want or desire in life will automatically come to them because it is the natural expectation.
We expect things to happen because we deserve them.
We expect things to happen because they're supposed to happen.
We expect things to happen because it's our right.
There is a problem with this line of thought because it causes one to buy into the mindset that the world revolves around them and everything is going to take place because they desire it. What we can never do is get to the point of thinking that there is a natural expectation that life will just roll out the red carpet to us. This is dangerous because now there is no reason to look to God for what He can bless them with but will cause them to look to themselves and others to give them what they want.
In the grand scheme of things, we should always remember that God is the One who is blessing us, keeping us, protecting us, and ensuring that our every need is met. We can't bank on another person to do that, but we can and should have the assurance that God is able to do exceeding and abundantly in our lives according to His promises and divine will. Therefore, we have reasons to thank God!!
We find ourselves in the 103rd division of the Book of Psalms. This psalm in particular, was written by the hand of King David who understood the mighty hand of God on his life.
This was the same David that was the last one born in his family but became the king over Israel.
This is the same David that had a heart after God's own heart.
This is the same David that killed a lion and a bear that came after his father's sheep and a lamb.
This is the same David that killed the Phili ...
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