In this 2-week reading plan, we will assume a posture of thanksgiving before the Lord by meditating on ten Psalms of Gratitude. Rather than provide a written response to each Psalm, we will offer a simple yet meaningful activity designed to help us recall God’s mercies to us and through time. So grab a journal, and let’s create our own songs of thanksgiving to God. May He use His Word to turn our hearts toward Him.
Psalm 100
Be Thankful
A psalm of thanksgiving.
Shout triumphantly to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness;
come before Him with joyful songs.
Acknowledge that Yahweh is God.
He made us, and we are His —
His people, the sheep of His pasture.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving
and His courts with praise.
Give thanks to Him and praise His name.
For Yahweh is good, and His love is eternal;
His faithfulness endures through all generations.
Dig deeper:
Our God is good and His love is eternal. Let’s follow David’s lead in Psalm 100 by humbling ourselves in gratitude before the Lord. Complete the song of praise below with your own words of thanks.
Shout triumphantly to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness;
come before Him with joyful songs.
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(Go ahead! Shout out or write down a triumphant praise!)
Acknowledge that Yahweh is God.
He made us, and we are His —
His people, the sheep of His pasture.
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(Celebrate who God is and who we are to Him.)
Enter His gates with thanksgiving
and His courts with praise.
Give thanks to Him and praise His name.
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(Give thanks to God and praise His name.)
For Yahweh is good, and His love is eternal;
His faithfulness endures through all generations.
God is bigger than my son. Alleluia!
The Lord is greater than my biggest failings. Alleluia!
Lord, I praise you! You created me. You have led me in your path, though at times I have strayed. You are my strength and my song through my days. You make my life have purpose. You are my: provider, healer, protector, Lord and Savior. Thank you for the cross, my life, and all your blessings.
God I shouldn’t be allowed into your presence yet you welcome me in with kindness. I praise you for loving me and I praise you for being in control and being good in all things.
God you are always faithful! Your love and kindness for me continues to bring me joy. Thank you God for continuing to seek after me even on the days I resist you. Please continue to remind me of how glorious and unfailing you are!!
God you are steadfast! Your love endures. For this I praise you and lift your name on high! Thank you for loving & pursuing me. Remind me of your faithfulness again.
I praise You my God, you are mighty!! I know the truth about my existence and my that my creator loves me and protects me. Thank You Father for paying my ransom and making me your daughter. I am secure into identity!! I praise You Jesus, because of Your great love and obedience to make me Your own!
God you are glorious! Your grace fills me up. Thank you for always finding ways to draw me near when i stray away. Your love is never ending.
Thank you, Lord for your mercy and kindness. I praise you that you do not waiver, you do not grow faint, you do not get frustrated with all my faults and doubts. Thank you, Father for always drawing me in and never giving up on me.