Thursday, November 24, 2011

Thanksgiving Day

Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

5 Great is our Lord, and abundant in power;
   his understanding is beyond measure.
6 The LORD lifts up the humble;
   he casts the wicked to the ground.
7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;
   make melody to our God on the lyre!
8 He covers the heavens with clouds;
   he prepares rain for the earth;
   he makes grass grow on the hills.
9 He gives to the beasts their food,
   and to the young ravens that cry.
10 His delight is not in the strength of the horse,
   nor his pleasure in the legs of a man,
11 but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him,
   in those who hope in his steadfast love.
Psalm 147 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)

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