Proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all your wondrous deeds. – Psalm 26:7
When Israel was led from Egypt by the powerful hand of God, they stood in awe of Him, and celebrated in song, recounting the steps by which He had triumphed gloriously (Exodus 14:30-15:21). At various times in Israel’s history, they took time to think back on God’s provision and protection and sang praise to Him for all His wondrous deeds. Later, Mary was given the news that she would be the mother of the Savior of the world, and though she would endure hardship in various ways, she sang praises to God, “My soul magnifies the Lord… for he who is mighty has done great things for me” (Luke 1:46-49).
You can do the same. Take some time to review your life. Look at the turning points, times of challenge, times of opportunity, examining the diverse directions available to you. Then recount how God led you into places of safety or prosperity, or guided you on a course you may not have chosen on your own, but have found that God has blessed you beyond measure on this path. Others of you may be in a period of difficulty, or loss and sadness, or financial instability. In those times, it is still right and prudent to give thanks to God who will strengthen you and give you peace (Philippians 4:13).
“Proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all [God’s] wondrous deeds” is appropriate every day, on all occasions. On this Thanksgiving Day, be sure to talk about all that the Lord has done in your life to bless you.
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