God’s Word of Praise and Thanksgiving
Introduction
Psalm 67: Today’s reading is a psalm that may have been used originally at a worship service during the harvest season. The psalm writer states that, when other nations see how God has blessed Israel, they will honor Israel’s God.
Scripture Reading
A Song of Thanksgiving
1God, be merciful to us and bless us;
look on us with kindness,
2so that the whole world may know your will;
so that all nations may know your salvation.
3May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you!
4May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
because you judge the peoples with justice
and guide every nation on earth.
5May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you!
6The land has produced its harvest;
God, our God, has blessed us.
7God has blessed us;
may all people everywhere honor him.
Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 67:7
God has blessed us; may all people everywhere honor him.
Reflect
God’s blessing means that God provides everything needed for life. In what ways has God blessed you? How can you be a blessing to others?
Pray
I praise and thank you, O God, for your abundant blessings. You judge the peoples with justice and guide every nation on earth. May the whole world know your will so that all nations may know your salvation. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Matthew 24:1-28: Jesus speaks of the destruction of the Temple and a time of persecution.