Thursday, March 18, 2010

VoV Praise and Thanksgiving

When I think upon and converse with Thee
ten thousand delightful thoughts spring up,
ten thousand sources of pleasure are unsealed
ten thousand refreshing joys spread over my heart,
crowding into every moment of happiness

I find it odd that the author doesn't say "crowding into every moment of sorrow". What this points out is that we must know how to use the gospel and power of grace on our happiness as much as on our sorrow. Even our happiness takes on a different dynamic when the delights, pleasures, and joys of God enter our lives. Temporal happiness is put into a broader context when viewed from the perspective of God centered thoughts.