Look at What God Has Done

Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

I wonder how often do I take the time to stop and thank God for all He has done in my life. I know that it is not nearly enough. David here in this small says tons, but in one short phrase gives God much deserved praise. The phrase is, "my cup overflows", to which David is saying, God you have done so much more than I deserve. What an awesome, wonderful God I serve. To which I say right on. So often it is so much easier to focus on the negative that is around me and I end of losing site of just how great God is and what He has done in my life. It's not to say that I should not look at those things that are negative, but I must fight so that they do not become my focus. To often I focus on the problem instead of the problem solver. I forget what God has done in my past and somehow lose site of what He could do in my future. It's so easy in the hustle and bustle of life to get bogged down in the nitty gritty, but God wants us to stop and just know Him. One of the greatest ways I can do that is to practice giving Him praise often and for everything. When was the last time I thanked Him for waking up in the morning, for sending rain to water my plants, for giving me a job to earn money to pay bills. When was the last time I recognized His work even in the tough stuff of life. Today may I see God in everything and see that through life God is at work and desires to draw closer to me.

Father you are great and awesome, help me to see that all throughout the day. Draw me close to you and may I see just how much my cup overflows.