Give Thanks

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.