A psalm. For giving grateful praise.
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth Psalm 100:1
The psalmist tells us to be grateful for all the gifts that God has given to us. When we show and express gratitude, it is more than just expressing praise to God. It is acknowledging that whatever we have is not of our own talent or even hard work. Yes, hard work is expected of us, because we are to exercise those gifts that God has given to us. Without the gift of life however, and absent the talents that God has given to us, our own work would be fruitless, impossible even.
So, when we express gratitude, we are demonstrating humility, Indeed, humility is the beginning of wisdom, so it is wise indeed to express gratitude!
Prayer: Lord, we are grateful for the gift of life and all that you have provided to us, Amen
