Every day will I bless thee and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
( Psalms 145:2 )

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In this holiday season, we see so many people who are worried, depressed, or lonely. The hectic schedules and tasks to be accomplished in the season are very depressing for many people. Some go into debt buying gifts for others and become depressed in what should be a joyous celebration of our Lord and Savior. Yet, in all the activities, many times the reason for the season is not the real focus.

People resort to different means to try and overcome their symptoms. Yet, many cannot seem to pull out of their state of mind. The enemy of our souls will try to opress with thoughts of gloom, doom, or despair. Yet, we need to remember, Jesus said He would always be there. In every moment of every day, we have His Spirit to comfort and guide us. Our Lord will never leave or forsake us and has the solution for all of life's many problems. God is so good to us! When we try God first, we find worries won't last.

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There is a story told of a man in Wales who visited his Doctor because of discouragement and depression, although he had no symptions of any serious illness. His Physician took a look at him and gave him a different prescription than what he had been used to receiving. The man was told that for the next six weeks he was to say "Thank You" to everyone who did him a favor and to show his appreciation to everyone with a smile. In six weeks, the man returned to the Doctor. He was healthier and happier than he had ever been!

Giving thanks to God each day is one prescription that will help one to become encouraged in Christ. As we give thanks to God in appreciation and also others in the body of Christ, we find we are happier and healthier. God can do for us what no one else can do. He is not just any Physician, He is the "Great Physician." He is the Lord our God that is touched by the feelings of our infirmities. Jesus is our Healer, Helper, and health of our countenance.

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God's Word tells us of one who made a vow to thank the Lord every day of his life, not just for six weeks. This was David the Psalmist, who was a man after God's own heart. Every day of his life David blessed God and said he would praise His name, forever and ever. David knew the secret to success in His walk with the Lord. This same truth is shared with us today in God's Word. We have a divine prescription and know that the joy of the Lord will be our strength.

When we look at all our many blessings, we see we have more for which to be thankful than problems to worry about which might try to weigh us down. The sufferings of this present life are not worthy to be compared with the glory to be revealed hereafter. We have a loving Savior who gave His life for us and longs to be our everything! Not only does he want to be our Savior, but Lord over every area of our lives as we surrender to Him.

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Sometimes a change of attitude brings a change of heart and restores health. The joy of the Lord is our strength. If one wants true joy, all they have to do is abide in Christ and let his love fill their heart and life. If we ask, we shall receive that our joy might be full. Dwelling in the secret place of the most High God brings us fullness of joy.

Our prayer is that we might see the benefits of having a grateful heart of thanksgiving and let God's love give us a compassionate heart. We have blessings of forgiveness, restoration, health, peace, and God's grace for which to be thankful and praise His holy name. The "thank you" cure is one remedy which is not only worth trying, but should be practiced all the days of our lives.

God really is so good to us....all the time!

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Blessings in Christ,

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
( Psalms 145:3-5 )(KJV)