II Thessalonians 1:3 We are bound to thank God always

March 12

We are bound to thank God always. — II Thessalonians 1:3

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OUR FATHER, we thank Thee that Thy mercies are still upon us, and that Thy love wraps us round about. We bless Thee for the joy of existence, and for every good and beautiful thing Thou hast put into our lives. Thou hast set beauty in all the world about us, and Thou dost seek us through every sense we have. We know that Thou art merciful, for there has never been a moment of our lives in which Thou hast dealt with as according to our sins. We bless Thee for the exceeding riches of Thy grace, and Thy kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

At the close of another day we come to Thee for Thy benediction, and commit ourselves to the love that has never failed us. Look upon us in Thy tender compassion, and take away all our transgressions. Let the everlasting arms be underneath us. Give us rest in Thy love. Keep us from sin and from sorrow. Teach us to do Thy will, and lead us in the way everlasting. Quicken us by Thy Holy Spirit, and help us always to be obedient to Thy voice, submissive to Thy will, and responsive to Thy love. We ask it in the Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

David F. McGill, D.D.,

Ben Avon, Pennsylvania