This Thanksgiving season, it is important to remember to be thankful. Don’t forget, the reason we have all that we have is because of God’s great love for us. No matter what we are going through, there is always something to be thankful for. The Bible gives us many Thanksgiving scriptures that remind us to be thankful. Today, let’s give God the thanks and praise He deserves.
Why is Giving Thanks Important?
Being thankful should be an integral part of our lives. In fact, even though this week we are celebrating Thanksgiving, every day should be a day of thanksgiving for Christians. Having a heart of thanksgiving is rooted in recognizing and expressing gratitude towards God and towards others. Never forget that it is God who bestows countless blessing upon each one of us and it is He who deserves the most gratitude.
Giving thanks to the Lord fosters a spirit of humility, trust, faithfulness and reverence. Being thankful is an act of acknowledgement that everything we have comes from God and God alone. Today and every day, don’t forget to thank the Lord for all he’s done in your life.
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Give Thanks in Every Situation
Life is hard, but God is greater. Sometimes we can get so caught up in our lives that we forget to be thankful – especially for the little things. Start each day by giving God thanks for waking you up. Throughout the day, thank Him periodically every time you smile.
Go through your day with a heart of gratitude and you will see just how quickly your outlook changes and how much smoother your day goes. Looking at the blessings in your life rather than the things that are going wrong is one way to maintain a positive outlook.
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For example, instead of being upset that you are sitting in traffic, be
thankful that it gives you have more time to listen to music or talk to your best friend while in that traffic. Rather than being frustrated that there are long lines in the grocery store this week, be thankful that you are able to buy the food you will serve your family and guests.
You see, we all should start looking on the positive side of things rather than the negative side. Choose joy, not anger or frustration. Look at the silver lining in all the clouds you see.
Remember that God has a plan and purpose and that He is in control. As you gather around the table with family and friends this holiday season, recall all the amazing things that God has done for you.
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Thanksgiving Scriptures
The Bible has a lot to say about being thankful. Let’s take a look at some of the scriptures about having a heart filled with thanksgiving:
1 Chronicles 16:34
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.”
Psalm 107:8-9
“Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.”
Daniel 2:23
“I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might…”
Jonah 2:9
“But I will sacrifice to You with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.”
Ephesians 5:20
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“Give thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 4:6
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
Colossians 3:17
“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
Colossians 4:2
“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“ Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
1 Timothy 4:4-5
“For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; 5 for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.”
Hebrews 13:15
“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.”
Revelation 7:12
“Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, thanksgiving and honor and power and might,
Be to our God forever and ever. Amen.”
Happy Thanksgiving
The holiday season is busy and hectic but please don’t forget that God is still on His throne. He is still watching over us and He is still in control. Remember to give Him the thanks and praise that He is so deserving of – even for the little things that may seem insignificant.
I pray that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Blessings,
Amy
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