Psalm 100
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Some of my friends have taken the November
challenge. They're writing a thankful post each day and sharing on Facebook. This
is a great practice and I find it uplifting considering the negative and
controversial posts I've seen. As I follow along and read all the wonderful things
people appreciate, I can't help but consider my own blessings and trials. Yes,
I said trials.
Jesus' brother James penned these words in James
1:2-4, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of
many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces
perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and
complete, not lacking anything.” As I am thankful for the good God pours in my
life, I'm appreciative of the trials that make me stronger. Without them I wouldn't
be as satisfied with life or able to struggle through day-to-day challenges. Because
God strengthens me, I want to enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts
with praise. Praise God for the opportunity to show gratitude and grow in him!
What are you thankful for?
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