Posted on 11/25/2020 6:00:50 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
Know that the Lord, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
For the Lord is good;
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.
~ Psalm 100 (ESV)
Bible in a Year:
Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
Rinkart followed the example of the prophet Isaiah, who instructed God’s people to give thanks at all times, including when they’d disappointed God (Isaiah 12:1) or when enemies oppressed them. Even then they were to exalt God’s name, making “known among the nations what he has done” (v. 4).
We might give thanks easily during harvest celebrations such as Thanksgiving, when we’re enjoying an abundant feast with friends and family. But can we express our gratitude to God in difficult times, such as when we’re missing someone from our table or when we’re struggling with our finances or when we’re locked in conflict with one close to us?
Let’s echo Pastor Rinkart, joining hearts and voices as we give praise and thanks to “the eternal God, whom earth and Heaven adore.” We can “sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things” (v. 5).
Reflect & Pray
In times of hardship, how do you turn to thanksgiving and praise? What role does God through His Holy Spirit play in this?
Father God, I thank You for Your amazing work in my life. You love me unendingly, more than I can even express.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Hi!
~ HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2020!! ~
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“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord,
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—Psalm 92:1 (90:1 Septuagint)
One of my favorite Psalms, Psalm 100.
Thanks Kathy!
Are you allowed to have any family over for Thanksgiving? Stay warm no matter what!
My permission slip is the Constitution of the USA! And yes, we are having family over.
I spent the day yesterday working in the cold shop as we put a new heater in.
I paid for it today with a very painful back. Now I have great in the shop.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Meant to ping you to post #12!
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