WOODLAND PRAISE

It is high noon and the sunshine pours

on the pine trees standing stately,

raising gateways and old ancient doors

as the woodland sings whom it adores—

everlasting praises greatly.

 

In the grove, there is magnificence,

The most highest name exalting;

glory, admiration, one can sense,

even stones cry out the difference—

everlasting King extolling.

 

On the frost beneath my grateful feet,

in cathedrals, high and lofty,

I thank my Savior there I meet,

who sits upon the right hand seat—

everlasting love graciously.

 

In stalwart groves, by icy streams,

through creation that is honoring,

magnifying Christ who rightly deems

from the woodlands to the sea that teems--

everlasting kingdom revering.

 

 

By him therefore let us offer

the sacrifice of praise to God continually,

that is, the fruit of our lips

giving thanks to his name.

But to do good and to communicate forget not:

for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 13:15-16

Woodland Praise

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Praise God in prayer.

It’s a time for family and friends to remember to be thankful. Indeed, we should be every day! We find things we have committed to the Lord in prayer need to be appreciated back to the Lord. We know it is God’s doing and so we must thank him for his goodness to us. God listens and loves with an everlasting love.

 The one who said thanks...

Remember when Jesus healed the ten men with leprosy but only one of them came back to him to say ‘thank you’? 

One of them, when he saw he was healed,

came back, praising God in a loud voice.

He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him—

and he was a Samaritan.

Luke 17:15-16

There are many things to be thankful for: freedom, not being persecuted for your faith, reminders to pray for those being persecuted for their faith, a warm house, good water, a job, family, friends, abilities, joys God gives on a beautiful silver platter, music, and opportunities. What do you thank God for? Tell Him when you pray. He’d like to hear our joys, I think. Present your concerns but remember to praise God for what He is doing. Count your blessings, name them one by one.

When Jesus entered Jerusalem and people called out 'Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!', the Pharisees in the crowd told Jesus to rebuke his disciples. And his reply was:

"I tell you," he replied, "if they keep quiet,

the stones will cry out."

Luke 19:40

Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One;

you are the praise of Israel.

Psalm 22:3

Here in the woods, nature speaks thankfulness. The barren, stalwart trees know God is in control as they wait quietly for winter snows to come. The sun shines through the trees, reminding all creation of God's faithfulness. God knows who is thankful. So speak thankfulness back to God. It doesn't go unnoticed by the Great Mathematician who records everything. Make for yourself a great tally sheet.

And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel.

2 Kings 6:23

Present your requests to the Lord with thanksgiving.

Like Elisha in 2 Kings 6, subdue enemies with kindness.