| Nov.27.02: Light For The Day -
"Thanksgiving" Thanksgiving was never meant to be limited to a single day. ------------- -- Psalms 30:11,12 (TEV): "You have changed my sadness into a joyful dance; You have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy. So I will not be silent; I will sing praise to You. LORD, you are my God; I will give You thanks forever." ----------------- "Give Thanks" This year, as we observe our season of thanksgiving, let us be grateful not only in word but also in deed. Let our gratitude find expression in a resolve to live a life more unselfish and more consecrated to Jesus Christ. When we sit around our tables laden with sumptuous delicacies, let us not forget that half the world will go to bed hungry. As we enjoy the comforts of our cozy homes, let us not forget that great numbers in other parts of the world have no homes to go to. When we step into our sleek automobiles, let us not forget that most of the people in the world cannot afford even a bicycle. In the Lord's Prayer as recorded in the sixth chapter of Matthew, we read, "Give us this day our daily bread." Scripture teaches that the good things of this life are the gifts of God, and that He is the donor of all our blessings. Thanksgiving? Yes. Let us get on our knees humbly and thank God for the blessings He has given us, both material and spiritual. They have come from His hands. -- Billy Graham Prayer: You bring me such abundance, almighty God. As I think of Thanksgiving Day. may my heart be completely consecrated to Your Son, Jesus Christ, so that through Him my life will show my gratitude to You. ------------------- We are so blessed by the gifts of Your hand, I just can't understand why You've loved us so much. We are so blessed, we just can't find a way or the words that can say, thank you Lord, for Your touch. When we're empty You fill us `till we overflow, When we're hungry You feed us and cause us to know; We are so blessed, take what we have to bring; Take it all, everything, Lord, we love You so much. -- William J. Gaither. ------------------- -- Psalm 148:1-5 (NIV) Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens, praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he commanded and they were created. ----------------- -- Psalm 105:1-5 (NIV) 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. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced." -- Romans 14:6 He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord. He who eats meat, eats to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains, does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. -- 1 Corinthian 15:57 Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. -- Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. -- 1Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. --------------- T is for turkey that sits on my plate. H is for happiness I share with my family. A is for apple crisp. N is for the nuts we roast on the fire. K is for the kiss my mom gives me at night. S is for sins that are forgiven G is for great tasting pies. I is for ice cream that goes with the pie. V is for very good friends. I is for the Indians that gave us our corn. N is for November the month this day is in. G is for giving and sharing. Isn't that what Thanksgiving is all about? -- Unknown, age 9 ---------- Prayer: Almighty God, you are the author of all creation and the owner of all that is. Help me to remember that without you, I would have nothing. All good things come from you, and I am thankful. Amen. ******* Have a blessed Thanksgiving! ******* ________________________________________________________________ |