November 22, 2007:
Thanksgiving Day
Imperfectly Grateful
Dr. Bob Bushong
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 106:1-3; 24-25
1Praise the Lord!
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures for ever.
2Who can utter the mighty doings of the Lord,
or declare all his praise?
3Happy are those who observe justice,
who do righteousness at all times.
24Then they despised the pleasant land,
having no faith in his promise.
25They grumbled in their tents,
and did not obey the voice of the Lord.
New Testament Lesson: Philippians 4:4-9
4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
