Wednesday... So, what is the first thing to do?

Psalm 136:1 (AMP), "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness (graciousness, mercy, compassion) endures forever."

We have been moving. We have moved from one community into another one here in Las Vegas. I have jokingly said, "We are moving to be with our people. Old people." We have moved into Sun City Summerlin which is a 55 and older community. But we have also downsized and that is real work. So I have been posting scriptures each morning but have not been posting TODAYS BEGINNING until today. God's Word is always an encouragement, isn't it?

Now the first verse I read today is this verse which is a great way to start a new day, a new endeavor and a new location. "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good." And that is so true.

We are so excited about our new location, our new home. It definitely has God's hand all over it. Now the full garage tells us the job isn't over but it still is a good thing to stop and thank God for His goodness, His lovingkindness, His graciousness, mercy, compassion and for the fact that it endures forever.

Yes, it is so easy to see the bad in life. I mean, that is all we are hearing now when we turn on the TV. But it is so important for us to stop and see all the good. Even the opportunity that we have to elect a President is a good thing, isn't it? Thanks God for this privilege.

I am really tired and we still have a full garage but I am so thankful for our new home. Yes, yes, yes, God is so good! And that is a great place to start your day.

Verses 1-3 (MSG), "Thank God! He deserves your thanks. His love never quits. Thank the God of all gods, His love never quits. Thank the Lord of all lords. His love never quits." And that is so true. So let's thank Him. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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