Nov 24.97: Light For The Day - "Give Thanks"

Gratitude is the heart's memory. -- Anon.
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"Those who think highly of a certain day do so in
honor of the Lord; those who will eat anythings
do so in honor of the Lord, because they give
thanks to God for the food. Those who refuse to
eat certain things do so in honor of the Lord,
and they give thanks to God."
-- Romans 14:6 (TEV)

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"Give Thanks"

It is the custom of many Christians to bow their
heads in public places and give thanks for the food
that has been placed before them. I have had
scores of waiters and waitresses tell me that when
we bowed our heads, it was the first time they had
ever seen that happen in their restaurant. 

Millions never pause to give a word of thanks to
God for the food provided. Few homes have a
moment of thanksgiving at the beginning of the
meal or at any other time of the day. Even at
Thanksgiving time only a minority will pause and
give thanks to God. Thanksgiving is recognition of
a debt that cannot be paid. We express thanks,
whether or not we are able otherwise to reimburse
the giver. 

When thanksgiving is filled with true meaning and
is not just the formality of a polite "thank you," it is
the recognition of dependence.

-- Billy Graham
Prayer:
Lord God, I know that I am completely dependent
upon You. Thank you for daily providing all that
my body needs.

-- Billy Graham"

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"Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
His love endures forever."
-- Psalm 107:1 (NIV)-

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