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Daily Devotion: Psalm 140:13

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Psalm 140:13    "Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence."

"Surely the righteous shall give thanks."  This is a firm affirmation of truth: "the righteous SHALL give thanks." A grateful heart is a true sign of love and appreciation unto the Lord. It brings fear into my heart (true fear of the Lord) when I think about things that I take for granted each day. In each prayer, I try to express gratitude unto the Lord for blessings that I recognize and enjoy, but there are so many things that I fail to show gratitude. I have eyes that can see the beauty of God's handiwork. I try not to get too personal with my writing, but some of you know that I get injections in my eyes every 6 weeks or so. I try to be thankful that God has allowed man the ability to do those things which enable sight to be maintained. I try ... I really try... but too many times I open my eyes in the morning and look out the window without saying, "Thank you Lord that I can see." Just now, I'm looking out to see the sunshine. Thank you, Lord. I'm sipping on a cup of coffee while I write. I can taste the coffee and smell the delicious breakfast that Debby is preparing for me. I try not to ever fail to say, thank you Lord for all my family and the love that is expressed. 

 Yes, I try to do due diligence in saying thank you for that, but the blessings of God are more than can be numbered. But just now, I stop to look at the complete verse: "Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence." The greatest blessing of all is that by God's grace, I am constantly in His presence. He has promised never ever to leave me nor turn His back upon me. Thank you, Lord! My righteousness does not consist of what I do; rather, that He is always with me. Thank you, Lord. Help me, please Lord, to be more aware and thankful for your presence. Help me to practice the presence of my blessed Saviour that I might glorify you in all I say and do. Thank you, Lord.

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