Debt of Gratitude

Scripture encourages a believer to be filled with the Spirit "giving thanks always for everything." Ephesians 5:20. And to "do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God..., Colossians 3:17 Well, as I grow, and press forward to that prize of maturity, this little nugget in a book entitled "George Washington and the Founding of a Nation" written by Albert Marrin has helped me realize just why this is not just possible, but appropriate.

"When troubles fall within your dish,

And things don't tally with your wish;

It's just as well to laugh as cry--

to sing and joke, as moan and sigh:--

For a pound of sorrow never yet

Cancel'd a single ounce of debt."

--A Popular Song of 1777

A Present Song of mine--

I'm forgiven

my sin debt paid

not with sorrow

With love Christ made.

What joy is mine,

to share and sing,

with praises for

my blessed King!

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