Give Thanks in…

When the sun shines bright and warms me,
When the wind is gentle on my face,
When the world is awash in Your splendor…
I give You thanks, O Lord.

When thunder shakes my world,
When the waters rise and overwhelm me,
When the winds shake my foundations…
I give You thanks, my Savior.

When joy fills my heart each morning,
When my arms are filled with embraces,
When songs burst from my lips…
I give You thanks, my God.

When tears are always burning my eyes,
When my arms are empty and grieving,
When sobs wrack my frame…
I give You thanks, my Sustainer.

For when the sun shines bright,
I get a glimpse of Your face.

When the darkness rolls over me,
I know it’s Your hand, providing shelter.

When I see what You have given me,
I rejoice in Your kindness.

And when I feel the pang of lack,
I know it’s a new opportunity for You to surprise me.

Lord, I praise You.
That in my pain,
You have a purpose.
That in my heartache,
You’re writing a new song.
That in my weakness,
Your strength shines.
That in my joy,
Your Son is reflected.

No matter the circumstances,
Today and every day,
I will thank You.

Because though those things around me change,
You do not.

You are so, so good.
So, so able.
So, so faithful.

You are Love.
And I am blessed to be Your child.