ODB: we thank the Lord
November 25, 2010
Gratitude is a mark of godliness.
READ: Proverbs 3:1-12
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. —Proverbs 3:5
Anna Anderson’s husband died early in their marriage, leaving her with three young daughters and a difficult future. Although trained in Virginia as a teacher, she lacked full credentials to work in the Philadelphia schools, so she took in laundry, did ironing, and later scrubbed floors at a large department store. As African-Americans, they often experienced racial prejudice and discrimination. When doors of opportunity closed, Anna believed that if they would trust the Lord with all their heart and acknowledge Him in all their ways, He would direct their paths (Prov. 3:5-6). She taught her daughters to depend on God, follow Him, and always be thankful.
When her firstborn, Marian, rose to become an internationally acclaimed classical singer, Anna continued to pray for her, and always gave God credit for her success. Reporters, who asked Anna how she felt after attending Marian’s concerts at Carnegie Hall and her 1955 debut with the Metropolitan Opera, heard her say, “We thank the Lord.” Her reply was not a cliché, but sincere gratefulness to God.
Rather than lament what she lacked, Anna Anderson expressed gratitude for what she had and used it for God’s glory. Today, we can follow her example with faith, confidence, and a heartfelt, “We thank the Lord.” —David McCasland
Source: Our Daily Bread
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I truly salute and give credits to Anna Anderson for the 5 letter words that she strongly hold on to……FAITH…While we always said that we have faith in our Lord Jesus, I must admit that for the past 28 years of my journey with God I have tried so hard to hang on to my faith in our Lord Jesus and trust me….it’s the hardest test of our Christian journey with God. We thank God usually when we are financially sound (that has always been the shallow and narrow thinking of most Christian that I know). The truth is God never promise to make us financially sound when we believe in Him, however…when we are obedient to God and keep on striving to be live up to God’s expectation, we can be assured that He is always watching over us. he takes care of all our daily needs so that we can continue to soldier on until we are called back to His wonderful Kingdom.
God’s blessing were never measured with Dollars & Cents (let us all keep that in mind), that is why I truly salute Anna Anderson for the strong FAITH that she had so dearly hang on to..it reminds me of the this Bible verse fro the book of Timothy ” I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept my FAITH”
Kudos to you my dear sister in Christ, you have truly reminded me about the word FAITH..God bless