Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Our family would like to express our hearts of gratitude for each one of YOU. We never take for granted the gift and blessing your presence is in our lives. We thank you for your steadfast love, continual prayer, unwavering support, and your endless words of encouragement. Although we did not anticipate being in the States at this time, we are thankful for so many things and the many ways God has provided for our family. While we wait to return to the field, God has given us opportunities to serve and love others. No matter what each day brings, His love endures. This Psalm has pierced our hearts over the last few months as we have been constantly reminded of the everlasting love of God that endures forever!!
Psalm 136
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.
2 Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
4 to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
5 who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
6 who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
7 who made the great lights— His love endures forever.
8 the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.
9 the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.
10 to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt His love endures forever.
11 and brought Israel out from among them His love endures forever.
12 with a mighty hand and outstretched arm; His love endures forever.
13 to him who divided the Red Sea[a] asunder His love endures forever.
14 and brought Israel through the midst of it, His love endures forever.
15 but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea; His love endures forever.
16 to him who led his people through the wilderness; His love endures forever.
17 to him who struck down great kings, His love endures forever.
18 and killed mighty kings— His love endures forever.
19 Sihon king of the Amorites His love endures forever.
20 and Og king of Bashan— His love endures forever.
21 and gave their land as an inheritance, His love endures forever.
22 an inheritance to his servant Israel. His love endures forever.
23 He remembered us in our low estate His love endures forever.
24 and freed us from our enemies. His love endures forever.
25 He gives food to every creature. His love endures forever.
26 Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.
In this Psalm, we can be reminded of two things:
- He is the King of Kings, so we can worship Him.
- He is good in all He does, so we can trust Him.
So this Thanksgiving, our family gives Him all the praise FOR: He is Creator, He is Love, He is constant, He is trustworthy, and He is forever faithful!
Happy Thanksgiving!
