Thanking is not just thanking~ its to throw;to give thanks;laud or praise;to confess something about GOD;to confess ones own's sins...
I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast [now] made known unto us the king's matter. Daniel 2:23
What are we thankful for? This is a question that we all should ask everyday that God allows us to wake up. I so love the song that says " EVERYDAY IS THE DAY OF THANKSGIVING. GOD'S BEEN SO GOOD TO ME, EVERYDAY HE'S BLESSING ME. EVERYDAY, IS THE DAY OF THANKSGIVING. TAKE THE TIME TO GLORIFY THE LORD TODAY." Through the years, this song stays dear to my heart. When we think about the woulda, coulda and shoulda's in our life, it becomes our anthem. This week is the week leading up to Thanksgiving. I decided to briefly elaborate on our topic... THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF BEING THANKFUL THIS THANKSGIVING. Please read and be blessed! I WOULD LOVE FOR ALL OF YOU TO POST ATLEAST ONE THING THAT YOU ARE REALLY AND TRULY GRATEFUL FOR! I WILL BE AWAITING THE RESPONSES...
*The word thanksgiving literally means to give thanks. This means that we show our gratitude for the things that we are blessed with. The quick history lesson summary is...
Thanksgiving is celebrated every year on the 4th Thursday of November, during autumn in the United States but not in malaysia neither in MALACCA , after crops are gathered. When the first European settlers in America gathered their crops, they celebrated. They thanked their God for the success of the harvest. Tradition says the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by Pilgrim settlers from England. There is evidence that settlers in other parts of America held earlier Thanksgiving celebrations. Thanksgiving also is a time when Americans share what they have with those who do not have much. Churches and other groups provide free meals for old people, the homeless, and the poor. Many Americans give turkeys or other food to these groups. Some spend part of the day helping to prepare and serve the meals. Religious ceremonies are an important part of Thanksgiving day for many Americans. People join in prayers and songs of Thanksgiving. One of the most famous songs is called "Prayer of Thanksgiving." The words and music tell of the traditional meaning of Thanksgiving: We gather with our family. We share what we have, give thanks for the good things of the past year.
We need to be thankful at all times and in all circumstances. The real question on our minds is not whether we should be thankful but who we need to be thankful to. The Hebrew word for thanks means to make public.
The Pilgrims revealed an example of extreme gratitude toward God for all that He had done for them. Their situation was bleak but their God was amazing. There was more than enough reason to offer thanks to God.
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Being Thankful is an attitude (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Is it possible to be thankful in all circumstances? Can we be thankful for evil situations, trials, and tragedies? Bad things happen to good, godly people every day. Paul said: be thankful in all circumstances. As Christians, we know that life has its share of hard times but we also know that Christ is with us through those hard times. No matter what life may throw at us, Christ is with us. We can be victorious in the midst of hardships and trials. Listen to what Jesus told the disciples: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 Jesus brings us His victory over the world. He brings us the spirit of overcoming.
Being thankful is an action (Colossians 3:17)
We should have the desire to live in a manner that brings honor to the name of Christ. Thankfulness means that we are different because of God's blessings. Is your life different since you have known Christ?
Being thankful is an action (Colossians 3:17 -And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him).
We cannot say that we are thankful for God's blessings and then constantly complain. We cannot say we are thankful for salvation and continue to walk in sin. We cannot say that we are thankful for the church and never attend. Thankfulness is revealed by the way we act. Our behavior demonstrates our gratitude toward God. We choose our behaviors and everyday we make a choice to be grateful or to be ungrateful. Be Blessed!
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