A List of Thanks

 

Today we lift up thanks to You
For all that we’ve received
And for the blessings of this life,
The burdens now relieved.
 
I’ll start with burdens that are gone,
The worries of my past.
I thank You that my soul’s at peace,
I can rejoice at last.
 
I’ve lived in struggle all my days,
As is the course of life.
We stand within the maelstrom of
The world’s anger and strife.
 
Yet, in Your grace I have found joy.
I’ve let go of the fear
Of all the things that might go wrong,
Because I know You’re near.
 
I thank You for the family
That’s always by my side.
Whether by blood or just though love,
Those precious hearts abide.
 
I thank You that I have enough
To make all my ends meet.
I may not have the wealth of Kings.
But just enough is sweet!
 
I thank You that You’ve held me close
Through each struggle I’ve known,
And helped me understand struggles
Are why my faith has grown.
 
I thank You that You loved me when
I was a wayward soul.
I thank You more that, by Your love,
My soul’s redeemed and whole.
 
This day is set aside for Thanks,
But my list is so vast.
Lord, I thank You that You love me
I’m no longer outcast!
 
Psalm 69:30
I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.