"Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving to God, the Creator, triumphantly raise." In 1920, Katherine Davis used a Welsh melody to create the song, "Let All Things Now Living". The song is based on a verse in the Bible, First Chronicles 16:23 (KJV): "Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation." The song ends with, "'Til all things now living unite in Thanksgiving to God in the highest, hosanna and praise." What better time to think of the blessings we have received than during the Thanksgiving season. Yes, we should be thankful ALL of the time, but more emphasis is put on thankfulness by most people during this time of the year.
What am I thankful for? There are so many things for which I am grateful: a loving husband, wonderful children, a beautiful grandchild, a warm and cozy home, a job that I love, cars that run, food on the table, and so many more blessings.
When I start to grumble about my health and the fact that as I get older, my body starts to disintegrate, I look around me and see so many others who are hurting so much more than I. A friend at work is battling cancer while another co-worker recently lost her mother. There are so many people who are losing their jobs and others who have to decide between paying the rent and putting food on the table and paying for medical care.
I am truly blessed indeed. Life is not a picnic in the park or a walk through a bed of roses, but with God on my side or, rather, me on God's side, I can overcome the obstacles.
"O Lord, my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever." (Psalm 30:12, KJV) "Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ." (First Corinthians 15:57, KJV)
2 comments:
I have a lot to be thankful for, too...and I'm glad I'm still on your list of things you're thankful for! Ha!
Oh, I also like this picture. Very cute.
All too often we focus on the things we are not thankful for. It is good to have at least ONE day a year when we are reminded of the things we should be thankful for. Family is right at the top of the list! Thanks for reminding me to look at the things that REALLY count.
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