Thanksgiving week, part I

I remember when I was very small, and before I was a believer, I heard Psalm 134 in church. The pastor would read the first half of each verse, and the congregation would read the second half.
To a small child, this seemed to Go. On. Forever.
(Grin)
As a believer, I now love to read and contemplate this Psalm, for it is the Psalmist's way of making certain that we understand the totally awesome (and un-ending) mercy of our God.
Here in the first nine verses, he calls out attributes of God, as well as recounting actions that we see the results of  -- every day!

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.7 To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever. (V 1-9)

In the middle of the Psalm, he lists many different historical events that the Jewish people would have recalled as their own special history; the history of a covenant God and His people.

Then, in the final verses, a recounting of more blessings from God: redemption, mercy, and even the food that sustains us:

Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:24 And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever. (v 23-26)

As we prepare here in the United States for our Thanksgiving holiday, I thought it would be helpful to remember the enduring love of our Father God.

Thank you, Lord!