Meet Abby. She is our 2 year old Yorkshire terrier who is full of energy and love. This picture was taken yesterday when I walked back in the house after being gone for only 15 minutes at most. Yet Abby was just as excited to see me as if I had been gone all day long. Abby is always thankful to see me. I am thankful for this reminder from Abby that we too are called to rejoice. Rejoice: feel or show great joy or delight. Read the Message version of Psalm 97:11-12;

“Light-seeds are planted in the souls of God’s people, Joy-seeds are planted in good heart-soil. So, God’s people, shout praise to God, Give thanks to our Holy God!”

What a beautiful image! We have light-seeds and joy-seeds planted in us! For that we should be ever praising God! On this Thankful Thursday spend some time examining your thanksgiving and praise. Are you tending to and nurturing your light and joy seeds? Are you praising God? Let’s all take a lesson from Abby. Let’s rejoice! Let’s display our thanksgiving with joy and delight!