Each year, our church does a Thanksgiving dinner. During the dinner this year, the pastor decided to have us write Thanksgiving Psalms. I thought it was a really neat idea. Here's mine.
Oh Father, a psalm of thanks can barely scratch the surface of everything You have done for me. With every breath I draw, I'm reminded to thank You. I thank You for my nieces and nephews who keep me smiling. I thank You for friends and siblings who encourage my dreaming. I thank You for parents who keep me grounded. I thank you for love to keep me happy and sorrow to keep me turning to You. Thank You for imagination to keep me curious. Thank You for boundaries to keep me safe. Father, even though I'm a despicable sinner, may I always keep my voice lifted to You in thanksgiving.
May I encourage you to write your own psalm of thanksgiving? It doesn't have to be anything long or spectacular. Just let it come from your heart. You might be amazed at being reminded how much you have to be thankful for.
I love it!
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