Navember 19, 2009 - Psalm 95:1-3

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.
For the Lord is the great God,
the great King above all Gods. Psalm 95:1-3.

Families will be gathering together during this Thanksgiving season. They will eat much turkey, with all the dressings, and some will watch some football. Most will spend a little time remembering the many blessings they have. With acts of kindness and service, some will remember that there are many people who are less fortunate.
My encouragement for each of us is to spend some time reflecting on the One who provided all the blessings we enjoy. David, the author of nearly half of the Psalms (73 bear his name), was passionate about remembering that God was the source of all. He was not shy in proclaiming in bold terms some of the ways that we could demonstrate our thankfulness – by singing for joy, shouting aloud, coming before Him and extolling Him with music.
I, personally, will probably not shout, extol, or dance in my expression of thankfulness to God. Perhaps I will sing. But one thing I am going to make sure that I do is this: as the Psalmist proclaims, I will give thanks to my God, for He is truly my Rock and my great God and King.
Will you join me in spending some time during this season giving thanks to God? If so, be intentional and specific in your thanks to Him. And will you join me in remembering the poor and less fortunate, and do some act of kindness for them?
Prayer: Father, I praise You! You are the mighty God, the creator of all things, and the One who holds all creation in balance. And yet, You care so intimately and personally for each person on earth. May Your kingdom come, here on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.