“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 NIV

What a great way to begin the week. To be thankful for all God has done and all He is doing in our future. This word, thankfulness means; feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative. Have you been thankful today?

In Ephesians 5:20, Paul said that we are to give thanks always, for everything, to God in the name of Jesus. Have you thanked Him for all God has done for you? It would be impossible to list it all. There’s just too much! But if you’ll sit still for a moment, I’m sure a beginning will happen.

Oh God! My God! How excellent is your name and how marvelous is all of your grace toward me. I thank you for redeeming me from the curse, for the blood that covers every fault, every failure, every sin. Thank you that I’m no longer under the curse of the law, but blanketed by your amazing grace.

I’m thankful that the blood of Jesus healed and keeps healing. That blood forgave and keeps forgiving. That blood provided, and keeps providing. It’s never lost its ability to do anything it was purposed to do. It’s still alive and powerful today and for eternity. One drop of blood is enough.

Thank You for this day! Thank You for Your blessings on my life. You keep blessing and blessing until I’m overcome with gratefulness. I’m in awe of You, great and mighty God. Your love simply blows me away. You see me through Your love lenses, and they change the way I see others and myself.

There is so much to be thankful for! Hope this gives you all something to start with in your day. Remember to pray, be watchful, and thankful! It will shift your day from almost to over the top.