1 I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
2 I will be glad and rejoice in you;
I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:1-2
One of my most favorite times of the year is our American Thanksgiving holiday. We have developed quite a number of traditions with this period with our family, and even now that our family has grown, we still practice those same traditions. The reason I like the holiday of Thanksgiving is because it truly gives us a time to pause and offer thanks for what we have. I also think that it ushers in that Christmas season of thanks for Jesus' birth, and these are all good focal points for us to have. However, what happens during the rest of the year, are we as thankful during those periods as we are during these holiday times? The best way to be thankful all year round is to pause in our daily prayers to offer thanks for who we are, what we have, and how God has always been there. I know we can get in a rush at times, but there is nothing more favorable than thanking God for His provision and gifts. I know I am extra grateful for many things this year, and will continue to work on showing my thankfulness every day. If we can remember to focus on gratefulness, our spirits will be lifted and we won't allow the enemy to hit us with negative thoughts.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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