Nov 25.98: Light For The Day - "Thanksgiving"

"Give thanks to the LORD because He is good,
and His love is eternal."
-- Psalms 118:1 (TEV)

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This year, as we observe our season on
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 Matthew
6:9-13, 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
blessing.

Thanksgiving? Yes. Let us get on our knees
humbly and thank God for the blessing He has
given us, both material and spiritual. 
They have come from His hands.

-- Billy Graham (DbD)

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.

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"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."

-- 1 Chronicles 16:8-11 (NIV)