Psalm 95 Sometimes when you don't feel like praying, or you're consumed with needing to speak to the Lord but can't gather the words, try that old standby---count your many blessings, count them one by one.
lt's amazing how you can get carried away from worries and woes and self concern when you start naming out loud what you're thankful for. Right away your focus shifts from your needs to the Father's graciousness and love. Try this:
LOOK UP . . . thank You, Lord . . .
- for Your sovereign control over our circumstances
- for Your holy character in spite of our sinfulness
- for Your Word that gives us direction
- for Your grace that removes our guilt
- for our wonderful country
- for close family ties
- for an opportunity to help others
- for a place to live, clothes to wear, food to eat
- for eyes that see the beauty of Your creation
- for minds that are curious, creative, and competent
- for memories of pleasures and recent accomplishments
- for broken dreams and lingering afflictions that humble us
- for a sense of humor that brings healing and hope
If you can't pray, make a personalized list of blessings.
Source: Insights for Living Devotional Email
Excerpted from Day by Day with Charles Swindoll, Copyright © 2000 by Charles R. Swindoll, Inc. (Thomas Nelson Publishers). All rights reserved worldwide. Used by permission.
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