Keep on Praising and Thanking

Prayer – Lord, I love You and I praise You. You are my God…and I will never leave You or forsake You—I’ve promised You that…just like You promised me. That’s love. 

You are my God, and I will praise you! You are my God, and I will exalt you! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 118:28-29

 

Meditate. Consider praise.

 

How do you praise the Lord?           

        The best way to pray is to repeat or rephrase scripture back to God—talking to Him. He likes that. Psalm 118 is a song of thanksgiving—beginning and ending with thanks. I read Psalm 118 recently and it refers to David’s thankfulness from being rescued from his enemies and Saul as recorded in 2 Samuel 22. Psalm 118 also contains a classic verse that I recalled hearing as a child…if God is for me who can be against me? The actual verse I think is this… 

The LORD is for me; I will not fear; what can man do to me? Psalms 118:6.

Another reason to be thankful. With God standing up for him, even though Satan was attacking him, Job didn’t die and didn’t give up hope. He had some moments of discouragement and anguish—who wouldn’t after losing all his children and wealth? At the end of the story Job repented of his pride and rebellion towards the Lord. He trusted God and was content in knowing real fellowship with God. God blessed him, restoring his wealth twofold. I imagine that although it is not recorded in the book of Job as such, that Job offered thanks to God for restoring his health, family and fortune. He was blessed. We don’t have to have the trials of Job to offer our gratefulness to God. On this day after Thanksgiving—once again look at all the Lord has for you—and be thankful. 

            Like so many things in life…this is a choice. Are you thankful?

 

Verses of Salvation ~ Show us your unfailing love, O LORD, and grant us your salvation. I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways. Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory. Psalm 85:7-9

 

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

How do you like your leftover turkey?

Cold turkey sandwich, hot turkey sandwich, turkey with cranberry sauce, turkey soup, turkey gumbo, turkey ala king, or turkey coquette? Whatever is your favorite, do you follow that with a piece of pumpkin or pecan pie?

            Leftovers are the best—or at least a good part of the whole Thanksgiving. Enjoy yours in the way that suites you best.

 

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