“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”
“How can I ever thank you enough?”
“To say ‘Thank you” just doesn’t seem adequate!”
“Words can’t convey how grateful I am for what you’ve done!”
“They left before I could say ‘Thank you’!”
Have we ever experienced what those statements reflect? There is no doubt such convey a very deep sense of gratitude. The life has been touched and the desire is to get across how moved the recipient is for whatever generosity or kindness has been shown. Especially when something has been received for which repayment could never take place, a very sincere “Thank you” — though seemingly insufficient — may have to suffice. And this is no more true than in an honest reflection on what God has so abundantly and graciously provided.
The psalmist David wrote. . .
“(11) You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, (12) that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!” (Psalm 30:11-12 ESV)
Have we ever experienced wanting to thank someone again, but couldn’t because they were no longer living? There have even been heroes who died fulfilling their heroic deed who could then only be honored posthumously. However, since God is eternal and has promised us the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23), our thanking and praising Him can go on forever! Nevertheless, even then will the thanks be enough? No, but what a joy will be ours in the continual expressing of it!
Have a great day ETERNALLY GRATEFUL TO GOD!
Carl
