Track List
6. “Grateful Praise” (Thanksgiving)
Track Description:
“Grateful Praise” is an uplifting and joyful song that celebrates God’s abundant blessings and steadfast love. With a blend of acoustic instruments and warm vocals, the track radiates a spirit of gratitude. The use of the Hebrew phrase “Todah Rabah” (Thank you very much) adds a cultural richness, inviting listeners to express heartfelt thanks to Yeshua, our Redeemer. This song encourages worshipers to recognize and rejoice in God’s faithfulness in every season of life.
Devotion: Cultivating a Thankful Heart
Scripture References:
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV): “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
- Psalm 100:4 (NIV): “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”
Reflection:
Gratitude is a powerful posture that transforms our perspective. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 calls us to “give thanks in all circumstances,” not just when things are going well. This challenges us to find reasons for gratitude even amid trials, trusting that God is working for our good.
Thanksgiving shifts our focus from what we lack to what we have, recognizing God’s provision and grace. Psalm 100:4 illustrates that entering God’s presence begins with thanksgiving, suggesting that gratitude is the gateway to deeper intimacy with Him.
“Grateful Praise” serves as a musical reminder to count our blessings. By singing “Todah Rabah,” we join a long tradition of God’s people expressing thanks in their native tongue, connecting us to a global and historical community of faith.
Prayer:
“Gracious God, we thank You for Your endless mercies and the blessings You pour out daily. Teach us to maintain a thankful heart in all circumstances. May our gratitude draw us closer to You and overflow to bless others. Todah Rabah, we praise Your holy name. Amen.”
Lyrics
Song 3: Thanksgiving
Title: “Grateful Praise”
Intro:
(Upbeat instrumentation with joyful rhythm)
Verse 1:
Every sunrise brings new mercy
Every breath a gift from You
Countless blessings all around me
Faithful in all You do
Chorus:
Todah Rabah, we thank You, Lord
With grateful hearts we sing
Yeshua, our Redeemer
To You our praise we bring
Verse 2:
In the valleys, on the mountains
Your steadfast love remains
You provide in every season
Forever You are the same
Chorus:
Todah Rabah, we thank You, Lord
With grateful hearts we sing
Yeshua, our Redeemer
To You our praise we bring
Bridge:
From the depths of our souls
We pour out our gratitude
El Elyon, Most High God
All we have comes from You
Chorus:
Todah Rabah, we thank You, Lord
With grateful hearts we sing
Yeshua, our Redeemer
To You our praise we bring
Outro:
To You our praise we bring
(Joyful instrumental conclusion)