Giving Thanks: Part 2

We are called to be living doxologies in this life we’ve so graciously been given.  Prayer & praise are the rubric for holding the experiences of life in relationship to God the giver of all life. Praise & thanksgiving befit the righteous & we my friends are the righteous, claimed by God in Who’s image we are created. As believers, we owe it to God to be supernaturally joyful in our hearts & in our spirits, regardless of what is going on in our earthly lives, trusting in His holy grace & mercy. We share our joy in the Lord through offering up our thanks & praise, our gifts, our graces & ourselves to God in service.  Everything we do, every decision we make, every interaction we have should radiate an “Alleluia” to God for without God we would have nothing. So let us give thanks this Thanksgiving season, as we echo the Words given to us in the Holy Bible

“Be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms & hymns & spiritual songs among yourselves, singing & making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times & for everything in the name of Our Lord.”

~ Ephesians 5:18

“The Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever; & His faithfulness to all generations.”

~ Psalm 100:5

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer & petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

~ Philippians 4:6-7

“Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His Son.

And now let the weak say I am strong. Let the poor say I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us. Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His Son.”

~Posted by Rev Kathryn Bindig, MDiv. MS; Pastoral Care Minister with assistance from Rich Muscatello; Director of Business Development & Strategy