Thanksgiving 2012

We know that there is so much in the Old Testament about giving thanks to God. The New Testament however, is filled with calls to give thanks to God. Here are a few thoughts on our continual sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving that is due to Him:

With Jesus' help,

let us continually offer our sacrifice of praise to God

by proclaiming the glory of his name.

Heb. 13:15 (NLT)

We give thanks to God for the fellowship of the table – Matt. 15:36; 26:27; 1Cor. 11:24

We give thanks to God when He heals us – Luke 17:16

We give thanks to God who gives us victory through Christ – 1Cor. 15:57

We give thanks to God for causing us to triumph – 2Cor. 2:14

We give thanks to God for blessing and prospering us – 2Cor. 9:11

We give thanks to God for the indescribable gift of Christ – 2Cor. 9:15

We give thanks to God for one another – Eph. 1:16; Phil. 1:3

We give thanks to God for all things – Eph. 5:20

We give thanks to God as we pray – Phil. 4:6; Col. 4:2

We give thanks to God for the inheritance He has given us – Col. 1:12

We give thanks to God for our faith – Col. 2:7

We give thanks to God for everything – 1Thess. 5:16; 18

We give thanks to His name – Heb. 13:15

We give thanks to God forever – Rev. 7:11-12

Family days like Thanksgiving can be difficult for some. I urge you to rest in the Lord and be thankful to Him as you let Him know the fears and difficulties that face you today.

Don't fret or worry.

Instead of worrying, pray.

Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers,

letting God know your concerns.

Phil. 4:6 (Message)

It's not happy people who are thankful -
it is thankful people who are happy
- Ann Voskamp -

Happy Thanksgiving to all