Thanksgiving

Friday, October 06, 2006
No matter what the current circumstances of your life, you undoubtedlyhave much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. If you take the time to think about how God has worked in your life lately - in both big andsmall ways - you'll likely discover many reasons for gratitude. And don't forget about the many aspects of God's character that make Him sowonderful. You can praise Him out of gratitude for who He is as well aswhat He does.

Here are some ways you can give thanks to God this Thanksgiving:

* Take some time to reflect on the blessings in your life and make alist of some of them. Praise God for each one, and for the fact that Heis a Father who loves to give good gifts to His children. Remember thatultimately it's because of God that you have anything at all - even lifeitself.

* Think about the various aspects of God's character that mean the mostto you. Thank God for specific ways that your life reflects thoseaspects of God's character.

* Thank God for His constant presence in His life and His willingnessto answer your prayers at all times.

* Thank God for the ultimate gift of salvation that He offers, and forthe sacrifices Christ made on the cross to make that possible.

* Tell others about ways God has shown mercy to you.

* Sing praises to God, using music as a tool to worship Him.

* Commit to serving God in your life as a way of expressing yourgratitude for all He has done for you.
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