Thanksgiving Day and Giving Thanks

Life and Faith Together

Thanksgiving Day and Giving Thanks

“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)

In the United States we are preparing to celebrate our annual Thanksgiving Holiday. This event is celebrated with a national holiday, sporting events, and a great feast. Millions of people will travel great distances to be with family and friends. But, in all this hectic work of going, doing, visiting, and eating, are we taking time to be grateful and to give thanks?

Today we reflect on the importance of giving Thanksgiving Day and thanks. Contemplating the idea of a “Life Verse” from the Bible, we will consider several statements about giving thanks.

In this episode, there will be some mention of the importance of keeping a journal. If you are interested in keeping your own journal, the following products might be helpful to you. (Please Note: Links to Amazon pages may be links to Affiliate Sales pages. When you make a purchase using these links, I may receive a small sales commission. There is no added cost to you.)

Journals and Planners:

Some Lines A Day - 5 Year Memory Notebook (Leuchturm1917, Hardcover)

Ziglar Performance Products, including the Ziglar Performance Journal, and the Ziglar Performance Planner

Fine Writing Notebooks:

Moleskine Classic Notebook (A5, 240 pages, Black Hardcover)

Leuchturm1917 Notebook (A5, 251 numbered pages, Black Hardcover) Through the years, this has proven to be my personal favorite. My shelves are filled with these notebooks in varying shapes, sizes, and colors.

Spiral-Bound Notebooks:

Ouzoustate Lined Spiral Notebook (3pack, A5 size, 160 Pages, Hardcover, internal dividers with pockets)

EUSOAR Spiral Lined Notebook (3packs, A5 size, 120 Pages, Hardcover)

Sharpie Pens (to write on the notebook covers):

Sharpie Metallic Permanent Markers (Chisel Tip)

Sharpie Metallic Permanent Markers (Fine Point)

Program Note:

On December 1, we will begin reading through the Bible in one year. Each Wednesday, this podcast will add depth and understanding to the readings. Occasionally we will take time to study something that piques our curiosity. Even though you don't need to read through the Bible to benefit from these 20-minute lessons, you may wish to do so. The Bible Reading Guide can be purchased online at Amazon in paperback or Kindle e-Book editions. (Because this is an affiliate link, I receive a small commission from each purchase. There is no added cost to you.)