Each November in the United States we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. It is a time when family and friends gather together to enjoy one another, to share a meal, and ostensibly to reflect on the things for which we are thankful.
It is easy to talk of being thankful for the people we love and the things we have. But the scriptures paint a picture of a gratitude that goes far deeper than the superficial thanks many give as they prepare to carve a turkey.
Throughout this month the Do Not Depart team will take a look at what God’s Word has to say about true thanks-giving. For what does God ask us to give thanks? How can we be thankful in all circumstances? Is it even possible to be thankful for suffering?
There are many scriptures about giving thanks. What is your favorite verse? Please share in the comments.
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 I used how I am I to be thankful for the headaches and heartaches of life? Then I realized this verse doesn’t say “For everything give thanks…” but it says “IN everything give thanks…” I love that! I am to thank God in everything, not for everything. Kind of like Pollyanna’s Glad Game. No matter my circumstances, God always gives me a reason to be glad.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 are some of my very favorite verses in the bible! It takes supernatural grace to be thankful in everything… a gift from God to be able to see His goodness no matter what. Thanks for sharing Brooke!
Brooke, such great insight…helping all to understand that it is possible.
Patti, looking forward to your posts
This is a great idea to do with my kids this month also! Thanks for the inspiration! I’m looking forward to more posts. One of my favorite verses is Psalm 105:1-2
“Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.”
I see Thanksgiving in a totally different way this years. In a way that’s not “child’s play” but in a way that my very soul cries out for the hurting and lost.
Looking forward to the series!
God bless