"All God's people have reason to sing for joy. Though we are not always singing we should be always giving thanks; we should never want disposition for this duty, as we never want matter for it, through the whole course of our lives. Always even in trials and afflictions, and for all things; being satisfied of their loving intent and good tendency." ~ Matthew Henry's commentary on Ephesians 5:17-21How true! As Christians we lack no reason for joy and no reason to not cultivate a heart full of gratitude for what our God has done for us. The work of Christ on the cross is complete and we are completely His, purchased and redeemed, promised to spend eternity with our gracious, merciful and loving God who pulled us out of the depths of our sin. That alone is reason enough to sing joyfully, even more so when we look upon God's continued work of sanctification in our lives and His amazing provision.
Oh, Lord, may I learn to live each day with a heart full of thanksgiving and wonder at your grace!
