Thank You, Jesus!

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day.  I am thankful to God for so many things!  He has blessed my life in a million ways, and my heart is so full of praise!

The foundation of all my thanksgiving is what Jesus Christ did on the cross for me.  His atoning death satisfied the penalty that my sins had earned for me before a holy, righteous God. But the payment made by Jesus was fully accepted by God the Father. As if that were not enough, Christ not only paid for my sins, but He also forgave me for all of them, and then further adopted me into the family of God with all the rights, privileges, and inheritance of a true child.  I deserved only His wrath, but I was given His mercy because of Jesus' sacrifice. It was the precious blood that He gladly shed on my behalf that has purchased all of this for me!  I am His and He is mine!  This is everything.  It is why I live, it sustains me through each day, and the mystery and miracle of it will cause me to rejoice throughout eternity.

My gratefulness to God is best expressed by my favorite song from Sovereign Grace Music...

Jesus Thank You


The mystery of the cross I cannot comprehend
The agonies of Calvary
You the perfect Holy One, crushed Your Son
Who drank the bitter cup reserved for me

Your blood has washed away my sin
Jesus, thank You
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied
Jesus, thank You
Once Your enemy, now seated at Your table
Jesus, thank You

By Your perfect sacrifice I’ve been brought near
Your enemy You’ve made Your friend
Pouring out the riches of Your glorious grace
Your mercy and Your kindness know no end

Lover of my soul
I want to live for You