It’s the time of year when we set aside one day to give thanks, and rejoice in the goodness of God. Hi This is Dorette Schaal with your dailyeword. Historically, as Americans, we know that Thanksgiving originated with the pilgrims giving thanks to God because of His provision during their first year in the New World. The Pilgrims were brimming with gratitude, not only for the help of the Indians but most of all to the God of heaven Who had provided for them and had given them an abundant harvest to carry them through their second winter. Let’s take this week to thank God for all of His abundant blessings! Here is your dailyeword.
Thanksgiving is almost here…..Yay! It is such a fun holiday, because there aren’t all the big pressures attached with it that there are with other holidays. You don’t have to buy any presents, find the right costume, see exciting fireworks or do anything extraordinary. It is all about 2 things. Most of all it is about being thankful. Secondly it is all about food! It is a perfect day to just enjoy every flavor of delicious food that is set before you.
I did mention thankfulness first…..and that is what it really should be all about. What are you thankful for? Why not go around the table on Thanksgiving Day and have each person share one thing they are thankful for before you thank God for the food. Maybe you could think of a sentence that starts with each letter in the word THANKFUL, and express your thoughts with your pencil and share it with your family, or email it to me. Or how about this…..tell the people around you, your family first, then those you work worth, and those you worship with, who give you love, who do whatever for you….tell them that you are thankful for them. Then make sure you thank God for all He has done for you. He loves you dearly and has given you all we need for life and godly living…..that is something to be thankful for! Live a thankful life, each day of your life!
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