DAY 40 (Thur., 11/22)

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want.....you prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows" - Psalm 23:1, 5  

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR:  As we look at our holiday tables today, filled with an abundance of food, we thank you, Father, for all the material blessings we have received here in America:  for our freedom, our jobs, our homes, our health, and all of the good things we enjoy.   Even with the bad economic news, we know that we remain a rich people.  Thank you, Lord, for cups that overflow!

Haven’t got a lot of riches

and sometimes the going’s tough

But I’ve got loving ones around me

and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings

and the mercies He’s bestowed

I’m drinking from my saucer

'cause my cup has overflowed.

O, Remember times when things went wrong

My faith wore somewhat thin

But all at once the dark clouds broke

and sun peeped through again.

So Lord, help me not to gripe

about the tough rows that I’ve hoed

I’m drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage

When the way grows steep and rough

I’ll not ask for other blessings

I’m already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy

to help others bear their loads

Then I’ll keep drinking from my saucer

‘Cause my cup has overflowed.                

-Bill Anderson

A THANKSGIVING PRAYER:  "Our Father, thou hast given us so much. Do please give us one more thing....a grateful heart!" - George Herbert