The Gate of Thanksgiving

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise (Psalm 100:4).

Sometimes we ask ourselves, “Where can I find God?” The answer? God is everywhere, including wherever you happen to be at this moment. In spite of this, sometimes it’s difficult to experience his presence in our hearts. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a gate through which we could enter into the presence of God?

There is such a gate. It's wide open and welcoming and leads directly into presence of the Lord. The way to enter it, says the psalmist, is with thanksgiving and praise. Just lift up your heart and walk right in. Sincerely thank your Creator for his many blessings, great and small. By so doing you’ll find yourself in the presence of him who said, “I am with you always, even to the end of the world.”

The gate is wide open and welcoming.