Don't Forget the Gift

 Psalm 100:4

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

and into His courts with praise:

Be thankful unto Him,

and bless His name.

As a church musician, 

we are entering into a busy season.

There is special music for Thanksgiving

and then without a break there are the anthems of Christmas.

Currently, I am working on both seasons with the church children

and two songs include music based on Psalm 100 for Thanksgiving.

Perhaps it is just me,

but I am intrigued with gates.

I am drawn in by secret gardens and courtyards.

There is something peaceful about a courtyard.

There is something inviting about a gate.

And the Lord invites us, commands us, to visit these places with thanksgiving and praise.

When I am invited to a home, I like to take a hostess gift - 

flowers, soap, candles, food treat.

And my host makes the gift easy.  

Just come with praise.

There is so much to be thankful for.

I mentioned earlier that I am so thankful for the break in the rain on Saturday for the picnic.

I am thankful for the hope that God gives when the way is dark.

I am thankful for the man that I get to serve and minister with.

I am thankful that he supports my ministries and strengths.

I am thankful for health and strength.

I am thankful for the sale of my MIL's truck today (and more room in the driveway).

I am thankful for a break in the rain to walk to town and to mow the lawn today.

Let Our Lives Be Full of Both 

Thanks and Giving