Tag: thanksgiving

30
May

Songs, More Than Music!

Psalm 147:7 “Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; Sing praises on the harp to our God.” As we perceive and witness God’s majesty like in the way the universe is operating…the clouds, the seas, rains in both its heavenly and earthly expressions, it would create in us a response of praise filled with awe. Learning to thank God, […]

20
Apr

Stability in the midst of uncertainty

Isaiah 33:6 “Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, and the strength of salvation; The fear of the LORD is His treasure.” Instability and uncertainty has become a way of life in the recent times. Who can be able to predict their tomorrows or their futures? Is there going to be a lockdown or not? Are […]

28
Mar

COME AND MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE!

Psalm 95:2-3– “Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyfull noise to Him with songs of praise! For the LORD is a great God and a great King above all gods.” It is good to hunger and thirst to be in the presence of our God with our fellow believers […]

14
Mar

Give Praise to God

Psalm 50:14 “Offer to God thanksgiving, And pay your vows to the Most High” When we go through times of trouble, when everything around us seems to be going wrong, God is our refuge and our strength. We call upon God to bring us out of our times of trouble and He never lets us […]

14
Feb

The Altar of God Brings Thanksgiving

I will go about Your altar, O Lord, that I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Your wondrous works. Psalm 26:6–7 The altar of God signifies purification and sanctification. The altar of God is also a place of separation where we devote our focus on God. An altar is an […]

07
Feb

Whole-Hearted Praise

Psalm 9:1 “I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works.” The dictionary defines the word ‘praise’ as ‘the expression of respect and gratitude’. Think of the last time you praised someone. It might have been a co-worker who solved a complicated issue, or a child […]

24
Jan

Decisions and Declarations-Lessons from Jonah

Jonah 2:9 “But I will sacrifice to You with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.” This verse summarizes Jonah’s behaviour and attitude. After resisting, turning away and doubting the plans of the Lord, he returns to the Lord with repentance, sacrifice and thanksgiving. How many […]

17
Jan

Praise- Highest form of Worship

Psalm 7:17 “I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High.” The above verse encourages us to give thanks to the Lord and sing praises to His name. It does not apply any conditions to thank Him and praise Him. […]

27
Dec

Everyday is Thanksgiving

  Psalm 69:30 – I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.   Psalm 69 is written by David in the midst of a lot of difficulties, which towards the end turns into a great section of praise. It has many references to the experiences that took […]

23
Oct

The Power Of Thanksgiving

Psalm 136:26 Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever. It’s amazing how something as simple as ‘thanksgiving’ can be ‘powerful.’ While we are encouraged again and again to give thanks to our Mighty Lord of the heavens, how humbling it is to know that this act of gratitude also brings with […]