Give Thanks For He is Good

"Give thanks to the Lord for He is good- His mercy endures forever."  So begins four separate Psalms: 106, 107, 118, 136

Thoughts: This is an important phrase in that it is repeated four different times. Let's break it down.
We do not ignore God's blessings- but when we are aware of them we should give thanks.
We give thanks for two reasons: 1) His goodness; 2) His enduring mercies.
To believe that God is good is important.  God is not just there- He is active in doing good.
It is not that we feel He is good all the time, or that He cannot punish.  This does not mean that God is always nice to us.  God should rightly discipline us and mold us into being better people.  But God is good in that he defines what goodness is.  The One who made us knows what is best for His creation.  But even when we do not do good- God is merciful to us.  Mercy is when we deserve punishment but God does not treat us as we deserve.  His mercy is not fleeting.

Prayer: Lord Help me to give thanks to you- for your goodness and lasting mercy.