How many times have we checked the box, "I acknowledge...?" We waive our rights; we acknowledge that whatever we're about to do could result in harm or loss of life; we promise to hold harmless; we give permission for someone to obtain our private information.
We ask for something, or ask to do something, and to get that something, we have to give up something. And it might cost us!
We check the box, sign our names, then wonder if we've made mistakes. What if the wheels fall off? What if we're injured...or die? What if it doesn't work? What if they find something bad?
We checked the box! What have we forfeited?
Psalm 100 isn't that.
Make a joyful noise!
Serve the Lord with gladness!!
Come before his presence with singing!
Then there's the box...please acknowledge that the Lord is God!
That's a box I'm okay with checking!
He made us and we are his! Where do I sign?
I love the King James Version, "It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves." Thankfully, King James left out the implied, "Duh!"
Be thankful! The Lord is good!
And contrary to most acknowledgements, I didn't give up anything that I care to have back!
His mercy is everlasting! (I gave up the guilt!)
His truth endures forever! (Satan's lies are harmless against me!)
I am happy and joyful and thankful!
Psalm 100 is all that!
- submitted by Andrea Eller
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