Thanksgiving 2010

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  Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. 

    Serve the LORD with gladness;

         Come before Him with joyful singing. 

    Know that the LORD Himself is God;

         It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;

         We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 

    Enter His gates with thanksgiving

         And His courts with praise 

         Give thanks to Him, bless His name. 

    For the LORD is good;

         His lovingkindness is everlasting

         And His faithfulness to all generations.

(NASB) Psalm 100

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Todays news headlines do not often inspire a person towards happiness and good spirits. Our busy lives can also add to the challenges in showing gratitude, giving thanks and to more fully appreciating that which we have. Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a great reminder to a nations citizens to pause and give thanks; a reminder we truly need each and every day we wake up.

I am reminded of the hymn "Count Your Blessings" by Johnson Oatman Jr. which contains a chorus which serves as a reminder to something we should all endeavor to perform every day.

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"Count your blessings, name them one by one,

Count your blessings, see what God hath done!

Count your blessings, name them one by one,

And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done."

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What have you been blessed with today? This week? This month? This year?

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Grace & Peace