Let Us Give Thanks!

Let Us Give Thanks!

Thanksgiving is one of the purest holidays we celebrate in the U.S. Its purpose is simple – take time to give thanks to God. There is a psalm that gives us a great example to follow.

Psalm 136:1-3 (ESV)

1  Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.

2  Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.

3  Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever; …

Verse three ends in a semicolon because the writer continues for eighteen more verses detailing all the things for which he is thankful. It reminds me of the hymn we sing, “Count Your Blessings.” The song declares that regardless of where we find ourselves we should give thanks. This is healthy, and even more so, biblical.

Paul worded it this way: “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:17 ESV)

I encourage you, especially this week, to be aware of being thankful. Be intentional. I think you will be surprised at how this will change your heart and attitude toward life, and even more so, open doors of opportunity to share the love of God with others.

Let’s join the psalmist and declare, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!” I challenge you to do as the psalmist did. Write a list of things for which you are thankful. Take some time with it. I hope you wind up with a long list. The Lord truly is Good!