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When we pray, expressing our concerns to God, we should take time to express our thankfulness.

•    We tell God our problems, making our requests known to Him with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6).

•    We are devoted to prayer, staying alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving (Colossians 4:2)..

•    We rejoice, praying without ceasing, giving thanks to God (1 Thessalonians. 5:16-18).

A thankful life is a prayerful life. A life void of prayer is an unthankful life.

Thanksgiving in Heaven

We don’t know a lot about heaven, often making us wonder what it will be like. One thing occurring in heaven is thanksgiving.

•    The angels in heaven give thanks to God (Revelation 11:17).

•    When we get to heaven, we will give thanks to God for salvation, as those who were washed in the blood of the Lamb (Revelation 7:1-15).

If we’re not thankful in our prayers upon the earth, it’s doubtful we’ll live in heaven, where we’ll be busy offering thanks to God and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Every Day is Thanksgiving, for Christians

As we experience God’s goodness in our lives, and offer thanks to Him, we could say that every day is a day of thanksgiving. We don’t feast upon turkey every day, in observance of a secular holiday, but we offer our thanks to God in prayer, reflecting our thankfulness in everything we say and do.

•    The result of our thankful lives, doing the good works God has ordained, is that it produces thanksgiving to God.

•    The effect of things we do upon the earth is far reaching, even reaching the throne of God.

Whatever you do in the bustle of day-to-day life, remember to give thanks. And live in such a way that others, who watch you and experience God’s goodness from your hands, can’t help but pause and offer up a prayer to express their thanks.  In these ways, God will be glorified, and receive the thanks He deserves.

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Further Reading

Thanksgiving Day Sample Prayers

When You Can’t Pray – Give Thanks

I Choose to Give Thanks


Thoughts by All


Leona Von Brethorst song “I Will Enter His Gates“, is a great song for thanksgiving because it leaves us rejoicing.

I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart,
I will enter His courts with praise!
I will say this is the day that the Lord has made,
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.

The following note is from an eleven year old who attended day camp this summer.

My commitment to God

Last week at camp, I gave my life to Jesus again. I’ve always loved Jesus, but this time it was different. This time I wanted it to be my own decision, not something my family tells me to do. I want to love others and God. In the past, I have been mean to my sisters. I want this to change. I felt really connected to God this past week, and I’m wanting to learn how to stay connected all my life. I soon want to be baptized.

Pontius Pilate washed his hands of Jesus’ case, symbolizing that he wanted nothing to do with it. I want to do the same thing, except with my sinful life. I want to wash away all my sins and be a follower of Christ.

Zion.

We are even more thankful and rejoicing because that eleven year old is our grandson.

My prayer for us this week

Lord we shout to you with joy. We worship you our Lord with gladness; and come before you with joyful songs. We know that you Lord are God. It is you who made us, and we are yours; we are your people, the sheep of your pasture. We enter your gates with thanksgiving and your courts with praise; giving thanks to you and your name.  For you, our Lord are good and your love endures forever; your faithfulness continues through all generations. Amen. Psalm 100:1-5

By Alec Niemi
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Further Reading

•  Give Thanks in ALL Circumstances? #1 by Muriel Larsen

•  Give Thanks in ALL Circumstances?  #2 by Helen Lescheid

•  The Power of Thanksgiving

•  Salvation Explained

 

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