Thanksgiving
"Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises."
Psalm 98:4
The theme of praise and thanksgiving is echoed throughout the Sacred Scriptures. Of all the people in this world, Americans are surrounded by numerous reasons to make a joyful noise of thanks to God. C. S. Lewis, well known author who made a tremendous journey of faith during his lifetime, called praise "inner health made audible."
One of his writings is titled Reflections on the Psalms. Here are some pertinent words for consideration this Thanksgiving:
"The humblest, and at the same time, most balanced and capacious minds, praised most while the cranks, misfits and malcontents praised least. The good critics found something to praise in many imperfect works; the bad ones continually narrowed the list of books we might be allowed to read. The healthy person, even if luxuriously brought up and widely experienced in good cookery, could praise a very modest meal; the dyspeptic and the snob found fault with all."
Let praise and thanksgiving sound forth from your lips this season. Break forth with positive notes of praise. We are blessed with bounty and God's goodness surrounds us always.
A prayer: For all your blessings, great and small, we praise thy name O Lord. Amen.
Ben Keckler 11.21.07
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