Give Thanks
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Why should we give thanks? What is the value of giving thanks? Is there a right or wrong time or circumstance to give thanks? Are you thankful?
People who are thankful are happier people. Giving thanks is essential for every follower of Jesus. We should rejoice, pray, and give thanks at all times. There is never a wrong time or circumstance to give thanks.
The Apostle Paul wrote the Thessalonian church encouraging them to give thanks, saying, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, ESV).
It is God’s will for us to be constant in rejoicing, constant in praying, and constant in giving thanks in every circumstance.
May we continually do God’s will for our lives as we live rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks in every circumstance.
Thanksgiving Prayer: “God, be the source of our love and joy. Urge us on to love one another more and more. Remind us to be joyful, pray continually and give thanks in all circumstances. Amen.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
A Collect Thanksgiving Day (United States): “Most merciful Father, we humbly thank you for all your gifts so freely bestowed upon us: for life and health and safety, for strength to work and leisure to rest, for all that is beautiful in creation and in human life; but above all we thank you for our spiritual mercies in Christ Jesus our Lord; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” (Book of Common Prayer, 2019).
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