1Give thanks to the Lord because he is good.
God’s faithful love lasts forever!
2 Give thanks to the God of all gods—
God’s faithful love lasts forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of all lords—
God’s faithful love lasts forever.
4 Give thanks to the only one
who makes great wonders—
God’s faithful love lasts forever.
5 Give thanks to the one who made the skies with skill—
God’s faithful love lasts forever.
6 Give thanks to the one who shaped the earth on the water—
God’s faithful love lasts forever.
7 Give thanks to the one who made the great lights—
God’s faithful love lasts forever.
8 The sun to rule the day—
God’s faithful love lasts forever.
9 The moon and the stars to rule the night—
God’s faithful love lasts forever!
– Psalm 136:1-9
The psalmist locates the center of our gratitude to God in the refrain he repeats over and over: “God’s faithful love lasts forever!”
Above all else, the grand narrative of the Bible is the story of a God who loves us tirelessly and unconditionally. God’s love is always at the door and gratitude lets Him in. “Give thanks to the Lord” indeed!
I hope you have had a joyous Thanksgiving Day. In whatever circumstance you find yourself, in whatever way you marked the day, and with whomever, consider reading this psalm as a way of deepening your sense of gratitude.
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