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| Folio 111 verso from a psalter (British Library, Stowe 2). Initial D from Psalm 100 (Beatus). |
Thanksgiving is almost here, the last details are on our list and we are excited… It makes me happy to think that Thanksgiving is the opening door to the way that leads us to the Nativitity. We start with thanksgiving, with a grateful heart, we slow down to give thanks to the Almighty One for his mercies .
What a better way to prepare our hearts for this Advent season, and for the celebration of the Incarnation of our Lord?
Let us walk towards Bethlehem with thanksgiving in our hearts!
Make a joyful noise to the Lord,
all the earth!
Make a joyful noise to the Lord,
O my soul!
Do not be quiet today,
praise Him out loud!
Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come, serve Him, O my soul,
For all that He has done,
Come and serve Him
in your home and family today!
Come into His presence with singing!
Join me little ones,
come with mom and dad and let us
enter today His presence with singing!
Know that the Lord, He is God!
It is he who made us, and we are His;
we are his people, and the sheep of
his pasture.
God the Creator of all,
the Lord of lords,
has made us, and we are his!
We are His because He bought us
with a price.
We are His and not ours.
Our days are in His hands,
we are His sheep and
He nourishes our souls
and bodies.
Let us give Him thanks!
Let us make a joyful noise!
Let us serve Him with gladness!
Let us come into His presence with singing!
We can not see this and remain quiet,
we cannot see His goodness and not be glad.
We cannot see His new mercies every morning
and not be thankful!
Enter His gates with thanksgiving,
enter His courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
For the Lord is good;
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.
Lord, your goodness, your mercy,
your grace,
they are too wonderful to comprehend!
When fears try to threaten me,
I will raise my voice and give thanks
to you, O Lord,
who has promised me goodness,
and steadfast love,
and faithfulness to all generations!
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Daily On My Way to Heaven 
>"It makes me happy to think that Thanksgiving is the opening door to the way that leads us to the Nativitity. We start with thanksgiving, with a grateful heart, we slow down to give thanks to the Almighty One for his mercies ."Becky, I had never considered Thanksgiving as a kind of precursor to Christmas or the Nativity in the way that you have described. Your are right! It does seem like the natural progression! Thank you for these beautiful thoughts! Blessings to the Pliego's!
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>"Thanksgiving is the opening door to the way that leads us to the Nativity." Thanks, Becky, for always giving us encouragement. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
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>My pastor encourages us to pray using scripture, and the Psalms are perfect for that. I'm looking forward to your posts on the Incarnation.Have a blessed Thanksgiving with your family, Becky.
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>Diane and Jo,Have a most blessed Thanksgiving too!{Diane, Thank you for the book!}
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>This looks like a wonderful idea Becky. The incarnation is something so difficult to wrap our minds around! Truly, it can only be understood when God enlightens the heart. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving my friend!ps. I mailed your book on Mon.
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>Becky,Thank you for sharing the Psalm and the Psalter. How lovely.Have a Blessed Thanksgiving,Jo
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