Throughout the book of Psalms we find the psalmist declaring thanks to God and calling the people of God to do the same. The theme of gratitude is found throughout the Hebrew songs of praise. A recurring line in many of these ancient songs of thanksgiving and praise is the declaration of the eternal character of God's love: His love endures forever.
Psalm 136 is a wonderful expression of thanksgiving that lists the powerful deeds, provisions and acts of God for which the psalmist is grateful. The psalm extols God's faithfulness and repeatedly proclaims His never-ending love.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
(Psalm 136:1-3 NIV)
A.W. Tozer wrote about developing the habitual practice of thanksgiving: "We should never take any blessing for granted, but accept everything as a gift from the Father of Lights. Whole days may be spent occasionally in the holy practice of being thankful. We should write on a tablet one by one the things for which we are grateful to God and to our fellow men. And a constant return to this thought during the day as our minds get free will serve to fix the habit in our hearts...."
May Thanksgiving 2006 provide each of us some moments alone with God as we seek to cultivate the heart habit of gratitude. Reflection upon God's provision, care and eternal love puts any petty concerns we may have in proper perspective. May an overwhelming awareness of God's blessings be upon all of us as we celebrate Thanksgiving!
Psalm 136 is a wonderful expression of thanksgiving that lists the powerful deeds, provisions and acts of God for which the psalmist is grateful. The psalm extols God's faithfulness and repeatedly proclaims His never-ending love.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
(Psalm 136:1-3 NIV)
A.W. Tozer wrote about developing the habitual practice of thanksgiving: "We should never take any blessing for granted, but accept everything as a gift from the Father of Lights. Whole days may be spent occasionally in the holy practice of being thankful. We should write on a tablet one by one the things for which we are grateful to God and to our fellow men. And a constant return to this thought during the day as our minds get free will serve to fix the habit in our hearts...."
May Thanksgiving 2006 provide each of us some moments alone with God as we seek to cultivate the heart habit of gratitude. Reflection upon God's provision, care and eternal love puts any petty concerns we may have in proper perspective. May an overwhelming awareness of God's blessings be upon all of us as we celebrate Thanksgiving!
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