Day 7 of 41 Thank you Lord for Providing for me

TOvermiller said, "Here’s what you need to understand. Giving thanks to God is not just a polite thing to do or a habit you need to have to “be a good Christian.” When you know what you’re doing and you do it from the heart, giving thanks to God can be a very powerful moment in your life – every single time."

He furter went on to say, "When you give thanks to God, you uncover his greatness and goodness. You expose how good God really is – to yourself and to those who are around you."

“And my God will supply [o]all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen” - Philippians 4:19-20. We oftentimes claim these promises of verse 19 of this chapter and then ignore verse 20. 

God provides for us in ways we can't explain yet we are never satisfied. We are selfish.  We always have entitlement spirit. 

While writing this, the story of the Jesus feeding the five thousand people came to mind from Matthew 14:13-21. Look at the lessons below:

• It was Jesus that was concern about the people. Jesus knew that the people were physically hungry though they didn't talk but He knew they needed food
• The disciples were surprised at his concern cause they were overwhelmed by the multitude. They said, "How much food can we give this food in this kind of place, where do we get food"
• Suddenly, a little boy came with his lunch perhaps and gave it to the disciples. 
• Wow! What will this do? The disciples said. 
• What he did next was amazing, Jesus took the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he GAVE THANKS and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. Jesus didn’t complain. He didn't even ask for more. Jesus thanked God for the little they got.
• Hallelluyah! The people all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. They had more than enough.

God indeed divinely provides for us. Most times, we ignore the little He gives and complains about what we don't have. 

Bill & Gloria Gaither in one of their songs expressed;

There’s a room up above me I have good

place to sleep there’s food on my table

and shoes on my feet you gave me your love Lord and a fine family.

I thank you Lord for your blessings on me

Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, you've been there for us always. Forgive me for my inability to thank you enough. You do wonders. Thank you Lord for providing for me in diverse ways. You are more than enough Lord. 

Janet Adeogun 

The Eagle Girl