Rejoice

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29       
Focus Verse: Psalm 118:24    
This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Commentary:  Psalm 118 is a festival psalm.  It is read during Passover, as the Jewish people recall God’s deliverance of the community from slavery in Egypt into freedom. The joyful thanksgiving of this psalm was the liturgy of the faithful as they processed to the temple.  “O give thanks to the Lord!” the people cry.  Perhaps these words were on their lips that day, the day in which Jesus entered Jerusalem. 

Reflection:  What do you give thanks to God for?  How do you give thanks, with words or actions or both?

ACTS Prayer
Adoration: Blessed Lord, you are my God, I extol you!  I am amazed when I see that all things work together for good for those who love you and are called to your purpose. 
Confession: Sometimes my soul is cast down and I forget …
Thanksgiving:  This IS the day the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Supplication: I pray for those who cannot find joy in God
ACTS of Faith:  Write an acrostic poem with Thanksgiving.  For each letter, write something you are grateful for.