Thanksgivings

As Thanksgiving day approaches, we clean our houses, cook delicious food, and are warmed by friends and family. Most of all we give thanks to God for all the blessings we receive. But as Thanksgivings passes, do not forget to give God thanks everyday, not just on Thanksgivings. For all the blessings we have come from God, even the very life we live, we owe it all to God.

"God gives a man wealth, possessions and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires..."

Ecclesiastes 6:1

Find joy and blessings in your life. Even when things are bad, do not focus on them, focus on the blessings God has given you. Though times are rough at times, we must never forget God and we must rejoice and give him thanks.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Psalms 100:4-5

Also, if you do have a heavy heart, pray to God to help you through the tough times, but never stop giving thanks to the Lord.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7