“The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the Lord and sang: “He is good; his love endures forever.” -2 Chronicles 5:13
When families gather around the dinner table, it’s a special time.
We have many ways that we give thanks to God for our meal and God’s many wonderful gifts. Sometimes our girls argue over who will be the one to offer the prayer. Because of this sibling rivalry we taught them a way to sing grace- one they all could sing together. The song our family sings is one Aimee and I learned at church camp many years ago. I since learned the prayer is from a Walt Disney animated film from 1948, Johnny Appleseed.
I love hearing my daughters sing this verse, often at the top of their lungs.
The Lord is good to me
And so I thank the Lord
For giving me the things I need
The sun and rain and an apple seed
Yes, he’s been good to me
It is so important to say grace at the beginning of each meal. To stop and say, “Thank you” to God for all that He has provided and to remind ourselves that God is present at the table with us. God is, indeed worthy of our thanksgiving. Singing our praises to God is a wonderful way of giving thanks, I’m deeply grateful for the Lord’s blessings in my life and, He is worthy of song.
Rev. Keith King, Online Campus Pastor
