Thank You!

“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:15-20) “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Thank you, God, for creating a beautiful world for us. Thank you for the sun, the moon and stars which declare your glory. Thank you for the hills and mountains, the rivers and valleys, and the rolling meadows and plains. Thank you, God, for the birds that sing.

Thank you, God, for nice houses. Thank you for fine clothes and good food in abundance. Thank you for our families which make our houses homes. Thank you for parents. Thank you for mates. Thank you for children, our nation’s greatest resource. Thank you, God, for a world where we can know joy, peace, and salvation.

Thank you, God, for all the days of sunshine in our lives. There are so many! Thank you for the rainy days, too! They make us more appreciative of the good. Thank you, God, for strength when we are weak, courage when we are afraid, and hope when all around us seems hopeless. Thank you, God, for making us in your image. Thank you for loving us when we are unloving. Thank you for giving your Son, even though we are undeserving. Thank you for giving us hope beyond this realm. Thank you, God, for heaven.

This past week, as our nation celebrated “Thanksgiving Day,” help us all to be more thankful, not just in November, but every day of the year. In Jesus name, amen.