Devotion:
Read Psalm 100.
As I was growing up, it was the Psalm most associated with Thanksgiving, probably because of verse 4: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” In other words, the Spirit in which to approach our worship of God is one of gratitude.
Why? Why should we be grateful to God? There are hundreds of reasons that could be quoted from the Bible, but for now, let’s just look at the ones given right here in this Psalm. 1. It is God who made us. You would not exist if God had not given you life. You get to experience all that life has to offer because God gave you this wonderful gift. 2. We are God’s people. God did not give you life and leave you to fend for yourself. You belong to God. You are not alone. 3. God is good. That simple statement is so reassuring and hope-filled! And because of this, God is also constantly working for your good. 4. God’s love endures forever. The forces of evil and hatred can often seem very strong in this world. But God’s love overcomes those forces and we are assured here that this love will never end. 5. God’s faithfulness also never ends. You can depend on God. Even when bad things happen in your life, you can depend on God to see you through those times. God is trustworthy.
So, why should we always worship God with an “attitude of gratitude”? Those five reasons from the Psalmist should get you started! “Praise God from whom all blessings flow!”
Personal Worship Option:
What are five more reasons you would add to that list?
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