In Deuteronomy 8:10, we look at Moses’ sermon on the verge of the Promised Land. He won’t be continuing the journey, so he’s reminding his people of their history, of God’s law, and where their hope lies. In the middle of chapter 8 is quick reminder of how essential giving thanks is to their future. Giving thanks looks back on what God has done, both blessing and discipline, and fosters the kind of humility that embraces who we are without getting too prideful. After considering these things, we open the mic to the congregation to praise God by giving thanks.