A Litany of Thanksgiving
For all Thou hast given, Deo gratias.
For all Thou hast withheld, Deo gratias.
For all Thou hast withdrawn, Deo gratias.
For all Thou hast permitted, Deo gratias.
For all Thou hast prevented, Deo gratias.
For all Thou has forgiven me, Deo gratias.
For all Thou has prepared for me, Deo gratias.
For the death Thou hast chosen for me, Deo gratias.
For the place Thou art keeping for me in heaven, Deo gratias.
For having created me to love Thee for eternity. Deo gratias, Deo gratias, Deo gratias!
For all Thou hast withheld, Deo gratias.
For all Thou hast withdrawn, Deo gratias.
For all Thou hast permitted, Deo gratias.
For all Thou hast prevented, Deo gratias.
For all Thou has forgiven me, Deo gratias.
For all Thou has prepared for me, Deo gratias.
For the death Thou hast chosen for me, Deo gratias.
For the place Thou art keeping for me in heaven, Deo gratias.
For having created me to love Thee for eternity. Deo gratias, Deo gratias, Deo gratias!
With the month of Thanksgiving rapidly approaching I decided to re-post this litany originally posted here- http://bottledponderings.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-litany-of-thanksgiving.html
The bold parts are some of my favorite lines because it is a good reminder about the things we do not always see that God does for us. We don't often think of things that God has withdrawn or withheld for our benefit. What has He permitted that I might go about my life as usual? What has He prevented to safeguard me from peril, heartache or eternal damnation? I know that at the end of my life, when all is revealed there will not be enough gratitude on my lips to thank Him who makes all things work for my good.
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