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VOD - 1 Chronicles 16:8

"Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done." - 1 Chronicles 16:8

With today being July 1st, I wanted to pause for a minute to thank the Lord for all the blessing He has given me over the first half of 2014.  My family, friends, and I have been so blessed this year from engagements, healthy pregnancies, new pregnancies, vacations, anniversaries, birthdays, and good health.  It's hard to be too specific without leaving something out but as good as the first half has been knowing that our son is due in the 2nd half I cannot imagine how much better it's going to be!

What was really cool was as I was looking for a verse of thankfulness this one came up as the VOD.  We take so much for granted that we should give God praise for, and always give him the glory (Galations 6:14) and proclaim his mighty and powerful name.  There really is no one more powerful than Him.

And if He's done so many wonderful things for us why aren't we making it known among nations and our neighbors what He's done.  We are so quick to tell people when someone has wronged us.  But why do we keep the greatest thing and source of power in the world a secret sometimes? 

Lord, I know I'm not perfect.  But I know that I would far worse off if I didn't have you to rely on when times get tough.  Thank you for sending your son to die on the cross for my sins.  Thank you for offering me salvation through your mercy and grace.  Help me have the strength, words, and courage to share with others what you have done for me today.  Amen.

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