Nov 25.97: Light For The Day - "Give Thanks (2)"

Thanksgiving was never meant to be limited
to a single day. -- Anon.
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"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."
-- Psalms 30:11,12 (TEV)

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"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 aIl 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 wilI show my gratitude
to You.

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"Every day I will bless thee, 
and praise thy name for ever and ever."
-- Psalm 145:2 (RSV) 
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