Thanks, Thanks, I Give You Thanks
Is. 61:10, “I will greatly rejoice
in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with
garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a
bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with
her jewels.”
Recently I attended the wedding of
one of my former Sunday School students. I was taken back to almost twenty
years ago when I was the FACD Beginners Class teacher. We would always sing
before beginning the lesson. Katy’s
favorite song was always, “Thanks, thanks, I give you thanks for all you’ve
done. I am so blessed. My soul is at rest. Oh, Lord, I give you thanks!” As she
walked down the aisle to join her groom, tears filled my eyes. I thought,
Jesus, I give you thanks that Katy is still walking with you. I could still
hear her tiny voice singing loudly and sincerely after all these years.
I give you thanks, Jesus, for a
precious church family and pastor who care for us after all these years. We
feel their love. Not every new pastor is able to welcome the former pastor to
stay. We are blessed!
I give you thanks, Jesus, for my
family of seven. We are small, but we all serve the Lord! That is priceless!
I give you thanks, Lord, for the
friendships that have been formed over the years, priceless also.
I give you thanks because I am
rich, not by the world’s standard, but rich in You!
I give you thanks because I am
fearfully and wonderfully made according to Psalms 139:14. David knew this!
The list could go on. The most
important thing I give Jesus thanks for is his plan of salvation! Thank you,
Savior, for giving your life for not only me, but this world!
Written By: Jeannie Collins
