Give Thanks
Praise the LORD!
Let my whole being praise the LORD!
I will praise the LORD with all my life;
I will sing praises to my God as long as I live.
The person whose help is the God of Jacob—
the person whose hope rests on the LORD their God—
is truly happy!
God: the maker of heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them,
God: who is faithful forever,
who gives justice to people who are oppressed,
who gives bread to people who are starving!
The LORD: who frees prisoners.
The LORD: who makes the blind see.
The LORD: who straightens up those who are bent low.
The LORD: who loves the righteous.
The LORD: who protects immigrants,
who helps orphans and widows,
but who makes the way of the wicked twist and turn!
The LORD will rule forever!
Zion, your God will rule from one generation to the next!
Praise the LORD!
Psalm 146:1-2, 5-10
Our Psalm for this Sunday is a classic Thanksgiving Psalm. I don’t know about you, but I am not always great about stopping and remembering to say “Thank you.” I appreciate the frequent reminders from the Psalms to live in gratitude, to give thanks each day for Lord has placed before us. It is also a helpful reminder to give thanks to those around us, not just for the things they do, but for who they are.
This month has been “Minister Appreciation Month.” A couple of weeks ago you showered me with an almost embarrassing amount of appreciation. For all of the cards and cakes, smiles and claps you shared, let me say, “Thank you.” I praise the Lord for Union Christian Church (DOC), and all congregations like you. Thanks be to God!
Peace be with you,
Pastor Alan