To: ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; MEG33; ...
2 posted on
06/08/2007 7:46:17 AM PDT by
Billie
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...
June 8, 2007
Thanksgiving All Year
READ:
1 Chronicles 16:8-12, 23-34Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! 1 Chronicles 16:34
The beautiful hymn, We Plow the Fields, is often sung in the United States during the Thanksgiving holiday period in November. For me, it conjures images of families sharing a traditional feast during the harvest season.
But I was surprised when I heard it sung in church during the month of June, far removed from its traditional holiday context. It reminded me that giving thanks to God for His goodness and provision is to be a continuing celebration for His people.
For a special occasion of national celebration, King David wrote a song to guide his people in praising God on that day: Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples! . . . Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord! (1 Chronicles 16:8,10). But the song endured as part of Israels songbook of ongoing praise (Ps. 105:1-15).
Two centuries ago, Matthias Claudius wrote:
We thank Thee then, O Father, for all things bright and good;
The seedtime and the harvest, our life, our health, our food;
No gifts have we to offer, for all Thy love imparts
But that which Thou desirest, our humble, thankful hearts.
All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above;
Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all His love.
We have so much to be thankful for every day. God continually provides for all our needs. So lets make Thanksgiving a year-long celebration.
For the Christian, Thanksgiving is not just a day but a way of life.
6 posted on
06/08/2007 7:54:55 AM PDT by
The Mayor
(http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: Aquamarine; beachn4fun; Billie; Diver Dave; DollyCali; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy; ...
Happy Friday to the Finest! Wearing Red to support our troops!
![](http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i25/Conormacnessa/Red/GWBTBNov2004.jpg)
7 posted on
06/08/2007 7:56:56 AM PDT by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Billie
9 posted on
06/08/2007 8:08:00 AM PDT by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: Billie; MEG33; ConorMacNessa; The Mayor; LUV W; GodBlessUSA; All
Going to the Beach, I wish!
Happy Friday to you all.
Just passing through on my way out for the weekend.
Stay safe.
Stay cool
24 posted on
06/08/2007 8:40:13 AM PDT by
beachn4fun
(How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
To: Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Colonel_Flagg; ...
Let's go to the beach!!!
![](http://images112.fotki.com/v601/photos/2/292835/1608389/LUVatthebeachwithredswimsuit-vi.png) Got my red on for the troops and am ready for that beach now!
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29 posted on
06/08/2007 2:18:03 PM PDT by
luvie
(IF STANDING FOR LIBERTY IN THE WORLD MAKES ME A DISSIDENT, I WEAR THAT TITLE WITH PRIDE. GWB -07)
To: Billie
I am only one week late acknowledging these pings....what a darling funny pic! I am gonna get them all tonight or not go to bed. Been away too long and have missed everyone of my Finest Friends..............
75 posted on
06/15/2007 6:50:48 PM PDT by
jaycee
(Just looking for a tagline)
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