“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thes. 5:18)

We have so very much to be thankful for!

An old church hymn I really love, written by Johnson Oatman, Jr., encourages believers to, "Count your blessings, name them one by one. Count your blessings; see what God has done.”

Thanksgiving is a great time to do this each year!

“I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” (Psalm 9:1)

Think about how God has blessed you over this past year. If you need help coming up with a gratitude list, type into your search engine, “things to be thankful for,” to instantly find lots of lists that others have compiled that you can borrow from. You will probably be surprised to see lots of things listed that you have enjoyed over the year but have taken for granted, such as family and friends who are always there for you. Fresh air, sunshine, nourishing food to eat, having clean water, a warm shower, indoor heat, air conditioning, having a refrigerator & freezer in your home, a vehicle to drive, a dependable job, a bed, and a roof over your head. Just to name a few. As you look at these things, and are reminded of your blessings, thank God for each one. And remember they all came from Him to you (Phil 4:19).

Don’t forget to thank God for His greatest love gift to you, Jesus!

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16).

“Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!” (2 Cor. 9:15)

Thank God for His grace to you!

“I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ.” (1 Cor. 1:4)

Therefore

“Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” (Psalm 95:2) 

“And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name.” (1 Chron. 29:13)