As you may well know, there are many incidents that happen to us throughout our lives, even everyday; some good, some we think not so good. From them we may not see God in everyone, but sometimes He will make His presence so obvious, we can’t help be see Him. Here’s an incident I recently witnessed that might encourage your heart to know that God is always there, whether we see Him or not.

I was with a friend who, after returning to her car, it wouldn’t start up. She then called her roadside service. While waiting for their arrival, several people stopped by to lend a helping hand, as I also was attempting to do. All in good faith, one said, “That battery is dead.” He said this because my friend made known she’s had the battery for some time now.

Just saying (all glory to God), my friend and I began praying against the proclaimed dead state of the battery! Shortly after, another friend stopped by and used her portable battery charger to help start the car. Praise God, the battery started up! But that’s not the end of the story! My friend thought she should still wait for her roadside service since they were already en route.

On their arrival the initial examination was the car did need a new battery. But as the car kept running without the portable charger attached, and now continuing to run without the roadside serviceman’s charger attached, he said something to the effect of… “This battery is not dead, it’s alive.” Just saying, hearing those words, I immediately thought of Jesus, our Risen Lord! There is nothing impossible with Him! He’s very much alive to intervene in our lives.

Thankful, my friend did not need another battery at this time after all. After thanking the serviceman for his prompt arrival and examination, we asked what was his name. He said, Emmanuel! Well now, all who know Christ as their personal Savior, do know something about the meaning of that name, don’t we! “God is with us!”

After following my friend home, a song came over my car radio repeating these words, “How Can You Not See God!” I tell you, I thanked God for being with my friend in that incident and seeing her safely home. I pray you recognize His presence today. Be assured, He is always with us. Hallelujah!

“Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” Isaiah 41:10

Please pray with me: Dear Lord, I will keep on thanking you for your presence and intervention in my life, in Jesus name, amen.

May the blessings of the Lord be with you always!

By Hertistine Washington / keeponthanking.com

Wake up you people, get outta yo bed!

Jesus is RISEN, as He said!

Just raise yo hand in grateful praise.

And shout for joy, all of yo days!

Yes, Jesus is RISEN, as He said!

For you, for me,

and Eve-ry-bod-y.

That’s why He died,

and rose again.

And He’s coming back;

No one knows when.

So look around, and what do you see?

An empty tomb, as written it would be!

Yes, Jesus is RISEN, as He said.

He’s truly alive and definitely not dead!

“He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” Luke 24:6-7

Please pray with me: Dear Lord, I will keep on thanking you that you rose from the dead, in Jesus name, amen.

May the blessings of the Lord be with you always!

By Hertistine Washington / keeponthanking.com

Here’s a couple of questions: How’s your appetite, lately? Do you have an appetite for God’s Word? If so, how much have you eaten today? To have an appetite for God’s Word is to have an appetite for God. For the Psalmist tells us: “Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man that takes refuge in Him!”

You may wonder, how do I taste and see? Do I taste God’s Word like I taste regular food? The answer is obviously no. Our regular food is physical and provides nourishment for the body. God’s Word is spiritual and provides spiritual food for our spirit. However, both are important for survival. But whether physical food or spiritual food, the more you like the food the more you will consume.

That said, are you hungry for God’s Word? If so, it’s available for you today, so dig in! Eat as much as you like anytime you want… morning, noon, or night. You will discover God’s Word can satisfy you like no other and will give you nourishment and strength for your spiritual journey.

“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew4:4).

“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! (Psalm 34:8).

Please pray with me: Dear Lord, I will keep on thanking you for your Word. You have given me 66 books to read morning, noon, and night to fill my spiritual appetite. Help me to eat until I’m full. Thank you, in Jesus name, amen.

May the blessings of the Lord be with you always!

by Hertistine Washington / keeponthanking.com

Black history, no mystery. But obvious-ly a real sto-ry,

of humani-ty and digni-ty,

Of those who stood persistent-ly

Through the mocke-ry for victo-ry.

Now listen…. very close-ly

Everybod-y,

To the sto-ry,

Of God’s glo-ry

That set us free.

Black history, no mystery.

It’s real stuff; not no fuss.

All for one. One for all.

Brothers and sistas, just hear the call.

We are one. Never two. Standing together, me and you.

One blood. One race, marching for freedom, pace by pace.

Black history, no mystery. But sad-ly, given one month, so swift-ly

To celebrate the abili-ty of the man-y,

Who built and made this coun-try a dynas-ty,

It’s real stuff; ain’t calling no bluff.

‘Bout those who died to save our hide;

Now, living with pride,

Who paved the way for us today.

Yes, all for one. One for all, holding others up, that none will fall.

Black History, no mystery. Can’t you see,

How wonderfull-ly

God sustains us on this jour-ney!

Just so you’ll know, in all that be,

One month can’t hold our history!

“The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.” Psalm 16:6

Please pray with me: Dear God, I will keep on thanking you for my heritage, in Jesus name amen.

May the blessing of the Lord be with you always!

By Hertistine Washington / keeponthanking.com

Hey everybody, do you know what special day is coming soon in this month… Valentine’s Day! The Love Day, as many call it! It’s a day for love. It’s a day all about love. And it’s a day of sharing loving feelings, good thoughts, and giving and receiving sweet love. Not only that, it’s a day to be thankful for the love you receive and the love you can give.

I have a question for you? How do you express your love on this very special day? Well… if you haven’t purchased a copy of my book, Sacred and Intimate Lives of Husbands and Wives, now is the time! It shares helpful hints on embracing the marriage journey. But that’s not all! This book is also for the unmarried. It’s for those who desire to be married, contemplating marriage, and have not given up on this great institution God has ordained. It also shares all about love from the beginning until the ending. So if you want to be the best lover you can be, and show your love in the best way to your special Valentine, simply grab a copy today of Sacred and Intimate Lives of Husbands and Wives, as it will not only enhance your relationship now, but always. Simply tap on: amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com. There is one waiting for you!

Please pray with me: Dear Lord, I will keep on thanking You for the love You give, and for the love I can give, and the love I receive, all because of You, in Jesus name, amen.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14

May the blessings of the Lord be with you today and always.

By Hertistine Washington / keeponthanking.com

Take it to heart, God is love.

Take it to heart, God loves you, no matter what.

Take it to heart, God wants you, no matter what.

Take it to heart, God will never leave you, no matter what.

Take it to heart, God will never fail you, no matter what.

Take it to heart, you matter to God, no matter what.

Take it to heart, God’s love is strong enough to heal your broken heart, no matter what.

“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord.” Psalm 31:24

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” Mark 12:30

Please pray with me: Dear Lord, I will keep on thanking you for opening my heart with your love.

May the blessings of the Lord be with you always.

By Hertistine Washington / Keeponthanking.com

Don’t stop praying in the high times; kneel in prayer.

Don’t stop praying in the low times; reach up in prayer.

Don’t stop praying in the dry times; refresh with prayer.

Don’t stop praying in the slow times; keep moving with prayer.

Don’t stop praying during the fast times; remain steadfast with prayer.

Don’t stop praying during the last times; hold on with prayer.

Don’t stop praying during the best of times; watch in prayer.

Don’t stop praying during the rest of times; be constant in prayer.

“Pray without ceasing, ” 1 Thessalonians 5:16

“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12

Please pray with me: I will keep on thanking God for the privilege of prayer, in Jesus name amen.

May the blessings of the Lord be with you always, and may God be glorified in this post.

By Hertistine Washington / keeponthanking.com

Look a here! Look a here! We are approaching a new year! I hope you can imagine the blessings that be… to keep seeking God in 2023. Hopefully, because of what God has done for you, you are confident that He can still bring you through.

Look where we are! Look where we’ve made it to! Look what we’ve made it through! You may not be in the best of place, mind you, but you’re still here! You still have opportunity to get up, change things, turn things around, and make a difference! We can be grateful only to God for this great privilege, for He still holds the reins.

That said, I don’t know what’s your situation is right now or what you’re going through, but let me encourage you, Don’t Stop. Don’t stop believing that you can make it if you keep on looking to the one on the throne, God. Be assured, He sees all. Be confident, He knows all. Be mindful, He hears all. He is All in All! He’s got you in the palm of His hand. Know that, God’s got you not to drop you. So don’t stop looking to Him.

“Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered.” Psalm 105:4-5

“Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart.” Psalm 119:2

“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Heb. 11:6.

Please pray with me: Dear Lord, I will keep on thanking You for the hope I have in You, for it is You that keeps me getting through, in Jesus name, amen.

May the blessings of the Lord be with you always. Happy New Year!

keeponthanking by Hertistine Washington

Because of His great love we celebrate HIs birth!

Please pray with me:

Dear Lord, thank you for your unconditional love; for loving me clearly, purely, sincerely, so dearly; freely, deeply, and completely.

What a love! What a love! What a love! What a Mighty, Mighty, Great Love!

We celebrate you, Dear Lord! Amen!

“For unto us a child is born; unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, The everlasting Father, the prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

I will keep on thanking God for His great love in Jesus name amen.

May the blessings of the Lord be with you always!

Keeponthanking by Hertistine Washington

Dear Lord, thank you for life;

Dear Lord, thank you for your help day and night.

Dear Lord, thank you for waking me up;

Dear Lord, thank you that in you, I can trust.

Dear Lord, thank you for your grace today;

Dear Lord, thank you for making a way.

Dear Lord, thank you for your loving care.

Dear Lord, thank you for always being there.

Dear Lord, thank you for keeping me everywhere.

Dear Lord, thank you for setting me free.

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2

Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! Psalm 107:21

Please pray with me: I will keep on thanking God, period! In Jesus name, amen.

By Hertistine Washington keeponthanking.com

May the blessings of the Lord be with you always.