Praise the LORD! It is good to sing praise to our God; it is pleasant and right to praise him. The LORD is restoring Jerusalem; he is bringing back the exiles. He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds.

He has decided the number of the stars and calls each one by name. Great and mighty is our LORD; his wisdom cannot be measured. He raises the humble, but crushes the wicked to the ground.

Sing hymns of praise to the LORD; play music on the harp to our God. He spreads clouds over the sky; he provides rain for the earth and makes grass grow on the hills. He gives animals their food and feeds the young ravens when they call.

His pleasure is not in strong horses, nor his delight in brave soldiers; but he takes pleasure in those who honor him, in those who trust in his constant love.

Psalm 147:1-11

Look at the number of stars in the sky, each one twinkling back every night. Relate how many blessings you have to be thankful for. Realize there just are not enough stars.

Thankfulness begins with a good memory.

Our Daily Bread – July 10, 2003