Joyful Hearts

1 Kings 8:66
On the following day he sent the people away. They blessed the king and then went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things the LORD had done for his servant David and his people Israel.

After Solomon finished speaking, sacrifices were offered, over one hundred thousand animals. The number is mind-boggling. And what would it have been like to witness? The blood, the sounds, the smoke...
From what I know, little as it is, I think it's possible that a significant portion of the meat was eaten. Considering the crowd that was there, the herds of cattle, sheep and goats probably didn't seem excessive. The blood was offered, the fat burned, the meat boiled and shared.
After seven days and seven nights of this celebration, everyone went home. The mood was joyful. They were so happy, they blessed the king. What a wonderful moment in history. Nothing but good to say! Grateful, not griping. Hearts were glad and full of joy. They had experienced God, and for a point in time, they saw the river of history flowing straight from Him, over David and the whole nation.
God, give me that vision daily, of all you've done for me, my nation, and our national leaders. Help me remember to bless them everyday, from a glad and joyful heart.