Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness,
And for His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:8 (NKJV)
When spring finally comes to Montana after a very long winter, our hearts overflow in thanksgiving to Jesus. The bright blue skies promise an end to snow storms. Drifts melt into puddles, making way for green fields. The daffodils and tulips raise colors in praise to their Creator. And my heart sings for joy that winter is over!
This is the perfect time to read a Psalm of thanks, remembering all the blessings Jesus has sent us. Psalms 107 or 136 are great places to begin. I love the rhythm of these Psalms, how they repeat and we may add our own lines of thanks…
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.
Oh, give thanks to the God of gods!
For His mercy endures forever.
Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords!
For His mercy endures forever:
To Him who alone does great wonders,
For His mercy endures forever;
To Him who by wisdom made the heavens,
For His mercy endures forever;
To Him who laid out the earth above the waters,
For His mercy endures forever;
To Him who made great lights,
For His mercy endures forever— Psalm 136:1-7 (NKJV)
When I go running on a beautiful spring morning, my heart is bursting with thanks for the mountains, the blue skies, the green fields, the bright sunshine…I like to sing a song in my head as my feet pound out the rhythm…
Thank You, God, for this beautiful day.
Thank You, God, for this beautiful day.
Thank You, Father, for sending Your Son.
Thank You, Father, for sending Your Son.
Thank You, Jesus, for dying for us.
Thank You, Jesus, for dying for us.
Thank You, Spirit, for living in me.
Thank You, Spirit, for living in me.
Thank You, Father, for loving us so much.
Thank You, Father, for loving us so much.
Thank You, Jesus, You are my King.
Thank You, Jesus, You are my Lord.
Thank You, Spirit, for delivering our prayers.
Thank You, Spirit, for delivering our prayers.
Thank You, God, for this beautiful day.
Thank You, God, for this beautiful day.
Today’s TEA CUPP: What song of thanksgiving has God put in your heart? Begin today by reading Psalm 107, 136 or another Psalm. Select a favorite verse to write in your prayer journal and pray to Jesus. Let this verse be your conversation starter as you thank the Lord for the many blessings He has given you. Perhaps you’d like to write your own “Thank You Psalm” to God.
Scripture from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson