WITH ALL MY HEART

Today's reading: Psalm 137-139

"I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart;.." Psalm 138:1 NLT

What more appropriate verse to have settle in my spirit on this beautiful Thanksgiving morning?

To give thanks to God with all my heart.

The part of my heart that overflows with blessing.

The part of my heart that appreciates the gift of salvation.

The part of my heart that hears Him when He speaks.

The part of my heart that praises Him for all He is.

But also the parts that don't quickly rise to their feet in adoration...

The parts that are impatient in waiting for the prayer requests to be answered.

The parts that are under a cloud of depression or discouragement.

The parts that don't understand, and honestly--don't like, some of what's occurring around me.

The parts that hurt with emptiness, ache with loss and hunger for comfort. 

The parts that still struggle with maintaining autonomy instead of bowing to His sovereign rule.

But today?

Today I will give thanks with ALL my heart!

All the nooks and crannies. All the corners and shadows. All the part of my heart that there are.