Psalm 100:4 (ESV)
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts
with praise!
Give thanks to
him; bless his name!
All across our nation, Thanksgiving is a day that we set
aside in order to do one thing.
Be thankful.
And usually what goes along with it, is lots of food,
family and friends, laughter and fun, times of giving to others in need, maybe
some football, or traditions that you’ve recognized through long years.
And sometimes too, there is also loneliness. And struggle.
Or deep loss. Feelings of hurt and painful circumstances that you’re still
trying to hurdle over.
Whatever you’re facing this Thanksgiving Day, in the midst
of all of it, may we remember again that God gives us the opportunity each and
every day, to give worship and thanks to Him. Every morning He gives us breath,
is His invitation to come joyfully into His Presence. He reminds us that He
alone is God and we belong to Him. He assures us that His plans in our lives
are for good, that his love covers us securely, and His faithfulness extends
from generation to generation.
No matter what, He’s given us so many reasons to choose
thankfulness and joy this day. Let’s do what the Psalmist of this great chapter
says:
- Shout for joy.
- Worship the Lord with gladness.
- Come before Him with joyful songs.
- Know that He is God.
- Enter His gates with thanksgiving and his courts with
praise.
- Give thanks to Him and praise His name.
- Recognize His goodness, love, and faithfulness, through
all the generations of our family.
Dear Lord, thank You for Your goodness and for Your
blessings over our lives. Forgive us for when we don't thank you enough, for
who You are, for all that You do, for all that You've given. Thank You that You
are always with us and will never leave us, even through loss and the most
difficult of times. Thank You for Your incredible sacrifice so that we might
have freedom and life. Renew our spirits, fill us with Your peace and joy, this
Thanksgiving Day and every day. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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