A psalm of thanksgiving.
Shout joyfully to Adonai, all the earth!
Serve Adonai with gladness.
Come before His presence with joyful singing.
Know that Adonai, He is G-d.
It is He who has made us, and we are His.
We are His people, the sheep of His pasture.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving
and His courts with praise!
Praise Him, bless His Name.
For Adonai is good.
His lovingkindness endures forever,
and His faithfulness to all generations.
- Psalm 100
It's Thanksgiving week and most of us are in a mindset of gratitude. At this time of year we count our blessings and share what we are thankful for: prosperity, health, and family are often among the first things that come to mind. Yet this Psalm of thanksgiving mentions none of those things. Though we are grateful for such blessings, our true reason for joy and thanksgiving is simple. Adonai is G-d and we are His. We praise His Name because of His faithfulness, we are glad because of His goodness, and we are thankful because Adonai is G-d and we are His. Hallelujah.
