God is my strength, and my heart answers with thanks.

A Bible affirmation for gratitude, rooted in Psalm 28:7.

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.

Psalm 28:7 · BSB

Reflection

David opens this psalm begging God not to be deaf to him. By verse 7 he's singing. Nothing in the psalm says his situation changed. What changed was his trust, and gratitude followed.

A prayer

Lord, You're my strength and my shield. My heart trusts You, and I thank You with my song.

More verses for gratitude

Even in the middle of this, I can find something to thank God for. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 God is good, and His love for me doesn't run out. Psalm 107:1 Dishes, emails, school runs. I can do all of it with thanks. Colossians 3:17 I won't forget what God has done for me. Psalm 103:2-5 What God has given me can't be shaken. Hebrews 12:28 Every good thing in my life came from God's hand. James 1:17 I'll start my prayers with thanks today. Psalm 100:4 I'll thank God with my whole heart and remember what He's done. Psalm 9:1 God's greatest gift to me is too big for words. 2 Corinthians 9:15 Rooted in Christ, I can overflow with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 I want to be the one who comes back to say thank you. Luke 17:15-16

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