Say Thank You

“I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.“ Psalm 9:1 ESV

In a heartwarming story titled “Madison Marathon runner reunites with EMS team that saved his life” published last week, the following was reported: Pram Adriansjach doesn't even remember running the Madison Marathon. Right as he crossed the finish line of the 26.2 mile course, he collapsed.He was rushed to the medical tent where Madison Fire Department paramedics and SSM Health doctors learned he didn't have a normal heart rhythm. After two rounds of CPR and shock with a defibrillator, Adriansjach's heart started beating normally. Once he stabilized, he was taken to the UW Hospital. Three and a half weeks later, Adriansjach was getting ready to reopen his family restaurant -- Bandung Indonesian Cuisine -- but first he wanted to thank the people who saved his life. Adriansjach embraced the doctors, nurses, paramedics, and EMTs who responded to his emergency. "Thank you," he said. "I don't know what else to say but thank you." 

And you know, when it comes to staying “thank you” to people of whom we owe a debt of gratitude, you and I would do well to follow the example of David who declared that he would “give thanks to the Lord” with his whole heart. Not only would he thank him though, because his entire heart was set on the Lord, he would recount all of God’s wonderful deeds. In other words, David would choose to count his blessings one by one and to say, “Thank You Lord” for each of them. I don’t know about you, but when I do this (which is daily), I can only look up and say, “Thank You.” 

So make it a daily habit to recount God’s wonderful deeds my friend—deeds that are far beyond what our finite minds can comprehend. And then choose to say, “Thank You.” After all, what else can you and I do in light of all He has done for us?  

Heavenly Father, thank You for all the good things You have done for us and for the wonderful deeds You have done from before the beginning of time. Oh Lord, what can we do but lift our hands in praise today and say “Thank You?” You are deserving of all of our honor, praise, and worship. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!