A GRATEFUL HEART STRENGTHENS FOREVER

A basic biblical truth, David, author of this psalm, is confident, his sovereign God

will fulfill His purpose in David’s life. Have you considered if you are fulfilling your

purpose in the Lord? Do you walk in alignment seeking God’s will for you? Being

grateful we serve God’s people is certainly a way to live our purpose. Scripture reveals

a deeper truth: you were created with Divine purpose. Prayer and Scripture reading

strengthen this purpose.

Romans 8:28, “We know that all things work for good for those who love God,

who are called according to His purpose.” God does promise that all things will

contribute to our good, in the sense of being for our benefit. God will use our every

experience to make us more like Him. As the psalm says, we walk ‘in the midst’ of

dangers whether as a caretaker or we who journey through life. Have you ever

considered that every time we care for our loved ones and ourselves, we are fulfilling

our Divine purpose?

This call is not random; it is Divine. Our purpose unfolds in steps of faith. We

each have faith and gifts and are encouraged in 1 Peter 4:10, “As each one has

received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s grace.” Purpose

flourishes in service. When you step into your Divine purpose, you find joy, fulfillment

and legacy. No one would ever say this is easy and our focus needs to be thanking

God, not only for being kind and gracious, which is a connotation of mercy, but for God’s

steadfast faithfulness, love and protection. Grateful always that God’s love is carrying

us.

Colossians 3:17, “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the

name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” As we do this,

peace will rule and we are fulfilling our purpose. Scripture has several references to the

work of our hands and God’s right hand. Mentioned particularly in the psalms, this

image of a right hand represents divine power, presence and protection. The psalmist

use of right-hand imagery emphasizes God’s care and covenantal relationship. It

spotlights Christ’s presence and relationship to the Father and Holy Spirit. An

opportunity for reflection on the Trinity.

Where is your gratitude proportion? Do you spend more time lamenting? As an

Easter people, let us devote time praying Psalm 118:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for He

is good, for His mercy endures forever.” Let us be honest and open, trusting that God

will always fill us with wisdom and a heart of love. May the light of the resurrection bring

new life and greater faith to all we do every day, as we live in the hope of the Lord,

singing an Easter song!