Being thankful in the presence of God

A THANKSGIVING PROJECT
Psalm 107

In his commentary on the Psalms Dr. Boice states that this is the actual Psalm the Pilgrims read on the first Thanksgiving. When reading Psalm 107, which is a review of the history of the children of Israel, it is not hard to understand why they chose this one to read. They had left religious persecution in Europe, gone through an arduous sea voyage in a smaller ship than many of us imagine and then suffered the trials of the first winter in a new land. Surely, they must have identified with the Israelites. In our trials and tribulations we can also have an identity with both groups of people. When thinking about the trials of the Israelites can you remember a time when you possibly felt the same way that they must have?

There are two sentences that are repeated several times throughout this Psalm. Read through it looking for the two.

Describe your experience of “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble”

Describe the situation and how you felt.

What did He do in the midst of your trouble?

We do so much enjoy our children remembering certain events from their childhood and sharing them with us. It is such a joy! I believe that God must enjoy us detailing the events of our past when He came through for us.

“Let them give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love” is the sentence that most describes a day of Thanksgiving. Have you thanked Him in detail for His deliverance?