I can go for a long time without thinking deeply about the gratitude God is owed. When the sun is shining and all is as I want it to be, I’m inclined to pray my thanks and go my merry way. But God deserves, more than that, because He is more, He is greater, than His gifts.
It is my habit, every year during November, to focus on giving thanks. Usually, I think about all the good things we have been given. Of course these are thanks worthy, but they are not the whole story. This year, instead of focusing on the gifts, I want to focus on the Giver.
God’s thoughts of you are many, let not yours be few in return.
Charles Spurgeon
I choose to be Thankful.
Therefore, let us all be thankful that we are a part of an unshakable Kingdom
and offer to God worship that pleases Him
and reflects the awe and reverence we have toward Him.
Hebrews 12:28 The Voice
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I choose to be Grateful.
Oh, how grateful and thankful I am to the Lord because he is so good.
I will sing praise to the name of the Lord who is above all lords.
Psalm 7:17 Living Bible
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Because I am Blessed.
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,
who walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
They rejoice in your name all day long;
they celebrate your righteousness.
Psalm 89:15-16 NIV