Thanksgiving is worship and praise given unto God for the mercy and benefits He has given us. We should give praise and thanks unto Him every day, and not just on one particular day of the year.

Psalms 100 is a Psalm of praise to God. It admonishes us to be joyful and gives us the reasons why we should have the joy of the Lord and praise unto him who created us. We are to serve the Lord with gladness and come before His presence with singing, knowing that He is God who made us and we did not make ourselves. We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. We are to exalt and worship Him as He is holy and inhabits the praises of His people. His mercy and loving kindness endures forever, from generation to generation.

On this day set aside as Thanksgiving, we remember the story of the first Thanksgiving and of our ancestors. Let us also remember God our creator and Jesus who has redeemed us and gives us his many benefits.

May we sing as the Psalmist David, "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits." He is worthy of all praise and glory.

May you have a Thanksgiving filled with His love. As we gather together with our families whom God has given us and feast on the food He has provided; let us truly thank Him for the bountiful blessings given, with a heart of praise.

O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good and His mercies shall endure forever.

Happy Thanksgiving

©Jo Ann Kelly
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