Pausing To Give Thanks

It is THANKSGIVING DAY 2024 (HAPPY THANKSGIVING) and today we have the wonderful opportunity to pause and give thanks to God for all His gracious gifts to our lives.  We are indeed a blessed people and while every day should be filled with giving thanks we as a nation designate a DAY to give thanks. 

What might we give thanks for on this designated day to give thanks?  I am glad you asked.   Before you are 
Give thanks for GOD!
Give thanks for FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS who inspire faithful following of Jesus.
Give thanks for God’s CREATION
Give thanks for your CHURCH and those who lead and serve in the church, especially our PASTORS.
Give thanks for WORK.
Give thanks for ELECTED OFFICIALS
Give thanks for CIVIL SERVANTS such as mail carriers, firemen, policemen and first responders.
Give thanks for your PROFESSIONAL Providers such as Doctors; Nurses; CPA; Lawyers; Insurance Rep; 
Give thanks for our precious FREEDOMS!! 
Give thanks for things you do that are FUN.    
Give thanks for the BIBLE.
Give thanks for SOLDIERS and those who serve to protect us.    
Give thanks for NEIGHBORS
Give thanks for FINANCES 
Give thanks for MENTORS, COUNSELORS and those you are/have mentored
Give thanks for our FUTURE
Give thanks for CONVENIENCES
Give thanks for MISSIONARIES
Give thanks for TEACHERS and the ability the receive an Education
Give thanks for FRIENDS
Give thanks for your HEALTH
Give thanks for the simple JOYS OF LIFE.  
Give thanks for TRIALS AND THORNS
Give thanks for MEMORABLE MOMENTS you have enjoyed this year.
Give thanks for your FAMILY
Give thanks for our SALVATION!!
Give thanks for FOOD!
This list can go on.  If you are looking for ideas to lead your family in giving thanks you might have them write down words that begin with the letter F.  You can easily come up with 30 or more.  You might use the letters from THANKSGIVING as a way for each person to give something they are thankful for.  

Please know, “I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!