THANKSGIVING

Chord Progression: ( C  Bb  Eb  G7 ) ( Cm  Ab  G  C )

COMPASSIONATE

FATHER, You are compassionate.

You deeply sympathize;

You are a God who pities (ref#110, p284);

there is no Savior besides You (Isa 43:11).

 

You are a merciful and gracious GOD (Ex 34:6)—

Extremely careful about details—

meticulous (ref#110, p854)

and slow to anger (Ex 34:6).

 

In Your faithfulness (Ex34:6)

You supply, give and furnish—

provide, equip and meet needs,

aiding and assisting us (ref#110, p1345).

 

Abounding in steadfast love (Ex 34:6),

You are gentle, courteous and kind (ref#110, p563),

unselfish and generous (ref#110, p562).

You are the LORD (Isa 43:11).

 

ADORATION

Chord Progression: (Am Dm G Em7) (Am Dm G C)

PSALM 35

 Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me;

fight against those who fight against me.

Take hold of shield and buckler

and rise for my help.

 

Draw the spear, draw the javelin

against my pursuers!

Say to my soul,

“I am your salvation” (Ps 35:1-3).

 

You have seen, O LORD, be not silent

O LORD, be not far from me.

Awake and rouse Yourself for my cause,

my God and my LORD (Ps 35:22-23).

 

Vindicate me, O LORD,

according to Your righteousness.

Let none rejoice over me (Ps 35:24).

But, let them be put to shame (Ps 35:4).

 

Then my soul, yes, my soul will rejoice in You, LORD—

exulting in Your salvation.

All my bones shall say,

O LORD, who is like You? (Ps 35:9-10).

 

Shout for joy and be glad,

and let me say, “Great is the LORD” (Ps 35:27-28).

My tongue shall tell of Your righteousness

and of Your praise all the day long (Ps 35:28).

THANKSGIVING

Chord Progression: ( C  Em  C7  F  ) ( Fm  C  G7  C )

A PRODIGAL

FATHER, in Your steadfast love,

You lead the people whom You have redeemed (Ex 15:13).

You are solicitous—

showing attention, concern and care (ref#110, p1276).

 

You guide Your people by Your strength (Ex 15:13).

You are ardent;

You are passionate and enthusiastic—

zealous and devoted (ref#110, p72).

 

Your behavior is affectionate;

You always express love (ref#110, p801),

for Your lovingkindness is everlasting—

for You are simply good (1 Chron 16:34).

 

Since You are prodigal,

extremely generous and profusely abundant (ref#110, p1073),

lead us to Your holy abode (Ex 15:13).

Woo us, entreat, coax, and urge us (ref#110, 1536).

 

We will give thanks to You (1 Chron 16:34),

for You are thoughtful and heedful,

attentive, kind and considerate (ref#110, p1393).

Yes, we will give thanks to You (1 Chron 16:34).

THANKSGIVING

Chord Progression: (C/E  G/D  F/C  G/B)   (C  Bb  F  C)

LUXURIANT

screen-shot-2017-01-28-at-3-33-11-pm…FATHER, You are not a God of confusion (1 Cor 14:33).

You are open and not restricted—

unreserved (ref#110, p1462).

You are worthy of esteem (ref#110, p1143).

GOD, You are a God of peace (1 Cor 14:33)—

reposed and tranquil—

You are not quarrelsome

but serene and composed (ref#110, p993).

 

FATHER, You are light, yes, all light (1 John 1:5)

You are throbbing with life—

vigorous and energetic (ref#110, p1486);

You are of considerable worth (ref#110, p1336).

 

In You, LORD, there is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5).

You are opulent—

luxuriant (ref#110, p951)—

You are vibrant and radiant (ref#110, p1486).

CONFESSION

TEACH ME

screen-shot-2017-01-28-at-2-53-34-pm…FATHER, if You are pleased with me, teach me Your ways so I may know You and continue to find favor with you (Ex 33:13). Give me understanding so I might put into practice Your commands with all my heart (Ps 119:34). Make me understand what you want, for then I shall see Your miracles (Ps 119:27). LORD, tell me Your ways, show me how to live, guide me in Your truth, and teach me (Ps 25:4-5).

Oh that I may grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of CHRIST (Eph 3:17-18). Flood my life with light so I can understand the wonderful future You have promised to me (Eph 1:18).

Make me stand firm, mature, and fully convinced, in complete obedience to Your will (Col 4:12). By Your power fulfill every good purpose of mine and every act prompted by my faith (2 Thes 1:1). Strengthen me with Your glorious power so I will have all the patience and endurance I need (Col l:1). May I understand the incredible greatness of Your power for it is the same mighty power that raised CHRIST from the dead (Eph 1:19-20).

Let me search for it as for a hidden treasure for in it I’ll find You, and understand and know You (Prov 2:3-5). I desire to experience the love of CHRIST—to be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from You (Eph 3:19). Draw me LORD, back to You and not to activities I might do for You. AMEN.