God inhabits the praises of His people. Psalms 22:3

We can often get wrapped up in our own feelings and absorbed with things that are going wrong in our life. It’s easy to get discouraged, depressed or angry at the changes going on in the world but there are so many things to be grateful for in life.

The most important words you can speak to someone is “I love you” “Forgive me” “I’m sorry” “Excuse me” “Please” “You’re welcome” and “Thank you.” We can often take these words for granted. Unfortunately, respect for others well-being is being lost in our culture.

It’s the little things that mean so much and we don’t realize it until there’s a major disruption or shift that changes your perspective in life.

When you’re truly grateful and appreciative, you’re content despite everything not going your way or meeting your expectations. Any form of bitterness or complaining is replaced with the fruits of the Spirit which are evident in your actions: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, long suffering, and self-control.

We can get consumed with the start of the holiday season. Our focus is diverted to dinner parties, celebrations and gift giving. We are stretched in many directions and feel overwhelmed with the responsibilities and our to-do lists, not to mention the unexpected distractions. It may have been a challenging year, but God is on the throne, and He is worthy to be praised!

As we embrace the holidays, let us slip away for a moment to spend time in the presence of God with thanksgiving for who He is in our lives. May your heart overflow with gratitude as you reflect on the blessings and promises of God.

May the peace of God be with you through this holiday season and always.

Happy Thanksgiving!

---

Prayer

Thank you for your love and protection that surrounds our family and friends, workplaces, communities and churches. We are thankful for everything you do in the natural and spiritual realm (seen and unseen) that is evidence of you working in our lives for your perfect will. May our faith be strengthened and may every need be met according to your perfect plan and purpose for our lives.

Thank you, Jesus for bringing us through this year and may we walk continuously in your grace and mercy overcoming every challenge and battle we face for we are victorious in Christ Jesus!

Amen and Amen.

Bible Verses – A Moment of Meditation and Thanksgiving

¹⁸ In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thess 5:18

Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 106:1

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Phil 4:6

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” Col 3:15

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Col 4:2

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. Psalm 28:7

Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Heb 13:15

I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30

 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17