eternal praise

Today, I am going to break pattern. I have been thinking and praying on this for the majority of the day, after reading my pastor's thought of the day. (You can read it, here: http://prayerthoughts.tumblr.com/post/10440778291/thoughts-september-20) Today, I am not going to just list some of the many things for which I praise God, I am going to talk about the most important reason for my praise: my salvation, Jesus Christ.

As I was driving during work today, I drove past a church marquee that read, "Nails did not keep Christ on the cross, love did." It is that love which brings forth praises from my lips. That incomprehensible, unending love that has saved my life. For that, alone, do I owe God eternal praises.
I have many things for which I can praise God, but all of those can be taken away at the swipe of a hand. The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away. But, nothing can separate me from God's love. I could loose my family, my friends, all my money and material possessions, my freedom, my health, everything; I would still praise God.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him, shall not perish but shall have ever lasting life." John 3:16
That gift was for me, too. When Christ was hanging on that cross, I was on His heart. Me, with all my short comings and failures; He died for me. He died so that I could live eternally in Heaven with God the Creator. There is nothing that can compare to that blessing. For all eternity, I will praise God.