Forever

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.”

(Psalm 100 vs. 4&5)

            In the Saugus Massachusetts in the forties and fifties each school day started with saluting the flag, Psalm 100 and 23 followed by the Lord’s Prayer. It was a great reminder who we were and what America was and represented. I believe that repeating these daily was the best training for life that was passed on to us as youngsters.

            The overall theme of Psalm 100 is Joy through faith. Rather than say a lot about that. I will ask you to do a simple comparison in your mind. Today, think about those around you who do not seem to be joyful, those who seem angry, those having trouble with stress etc. Identify those people and pray for them.

Thought for Today: Today let us stay focused on being joyful Christians.

Prayer for Today: Dear Lord, today we give thanks for the grace guaranteed us by Jesus when he died on the cross. We give thanks for his grace and the joyous lives that we lead.

Amen