Giving Him Praise!

Thankfulness has been a driving force in my life for a long, long time. “Be grateful for everything” was a theme my mother repeated to us over and over when we were children. Later in my life, as I grew in the Lord, I found that guarding my heart with gratefulness was a powerful way to stave off fear, sadness, depression and discouragement. A praising heart is an encouraged heart, because the Lord inhabits the praises of His people, and in His presence there is fullness of joy!!

In our lives we find countless reasons to praise the Lord. We praise Him for His care for us, the roof over our heads, the clothes on our backs, the shoes on our feet. We praise Him for our continued health, for our families and for the many friends He has surrounded us with. We thank Him for the sacrifice of His own Son, Jesus, so that we can have free access into His presence – any time and for any need.

Bless the Lord, O my soul! And all that is within me, bless His Holy Name!!

~ Debbie Ecker