Exalt Him

We serve a mighty God, and today I want to give Him thanks.  He deserves more than we could ever offer, and yet He so desires and longs for the praise, love, and adoration we can bring before Him.  It seems like such a minuscule thing to take a minute and thank God for all He has done, but it is one of the most important things we can do as Christians.  Thanking Him, in every situation, strengthens our faith, builds a deeper relationship with Christ, and encourages us to keep pressing forward in the spiritual battle that is this  earthly life.  


Struggles come and hurt happens, but all that is temporary compared to the steadfast love and promise of everlasting life that can only be found in Christ Jesus.  In all things, give thanks.  Find the lesson, learn from it, and continue to strive towards that deeper relationship.  A true test of our faith is when we find ourselves in those difficult situations; it is easy to praise God when things are going well, but when we are pushed to our limits does He still get the praise He deserves?  I do not have all the answers, and I don't ever intend to.  Faith is about believing without seeing; I do not have to know every aspect of God's plan for my life to accept the fact that it is the best possible plan for me.  I simply believe it, and I strive to thank Him continually for all the wonderful things He has placed in my life. 




Verse:
LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.
~Isaiah 25:1


Reflect on what God has done for you, how His tests have strengthened your life, and how you have learned from these trials to see that better and brighter paths have been opened up before you because of Him.  Thank Him, exalt Him, worship Him, and love Him.  He deserves all this and more!