A Psalm for Thanksgiving
Psalm 136
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
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23. It is he who remembered us …
for his steadfast love endures forever;
24. and rescued us ….
for his steadfast love endures forever;
25. he who gives food (provided) …
for his steadfast love endures forever.
26. Give thanks to the God of heaven,
for his steadfast love endures forever.”
(Italics and parentheses are mine.)
My friend Diane pointed me to this Psalm. Thank you! I found it to be the perfect words in this Thanksgiving season. It was a new way to remember my story, to remember God’s steadfast — or as the New Living Translation records, God’s faithful love — on my behalf.
Verses 23 – 26 particularly stood out inviting me to ponder how He (God) remembered, rescued, and provided for me. I’m sharing more specifically in the comments section.
I invite you to read and wonder over the words of Psalm 136. Think about how your story fits into God’s grand story so succinctly recorded for us here.
Let’s encourage each other by recording your thoughts in the comments like I did. God speaks to each of us uniquely. And I know we’ll hear from God through each other’s words.
Truly, may your blessings outnumber the autumn leaves this Thanksgiving.
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.”
Psalm 136:1
Copyright, Sue Tell, November 2020
Happy Thanksgiving . As I think about today, I surprise myself that I’m okay with our Thanksgiving table set for two. But I am. Bill and I will enjoy a traditional, though scaled down turkey dinner. But we’re also going to be enjoying the wonders of technology and connecting with our family. I am so thankful.
Psalm 136 is a great Thanksgiving feast this year. In so many places, I paused and was amazed by God’s faithfulness. Verses 23-25 that I mentioned above have been my biggest stopping place … God remembers, rescues, and provides for me. I can start my list with Jeremiah 1:5, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; and before you were born I consecrated you.” and journey to 2020 filling in God’s faithfulness in remembering, rescuing, and providing. A very good exercise..
Thank you, Sue, for allowing the Holy Spirit to speak His beautiful words of truth through you to encourage others, including me! I have also recently been blessed by the depth of the riches
in Psalm 136. Seeing God’s goodness in His creation, in His provision, in His redemption of us, and in His sovereignty, all point us to His great love!
Because He is in control, and He loves us, He knows what our difficulties will accomplish for His glory and for our best ultimate good. So we can trust Him. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Lord, that Your steadfast love endures forever!!
Such a good thought Diane. God knows what our difficulties will accomplish for both our good and his glory.