Sometimes I write an annual letter around this time. Not this year. I am simply going to say thanks to my Heavenly Father for His many blessings and constant provision on every level – even when I do not understand. He is faithful.
Some scriptures about giving thanks to share and proclaim:
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;
I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
—Psalm 9:1
The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me;
to one who orders his way rightly
I will show the salvation of God!”
—Psalm 50:23
It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
—Psalm 92:1
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,
and give thanks to his holy name!
—Psalm 97:12
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
—Psalm 100:4
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
make known his deeds among the peoples!
Sing to him, sing praises to him;
tell of all his wondrous works!
—Psalm 105:1-2.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God..
—Philippians 4:6.
More scriptures and references here:
Thanksgiving Bible Verses: 15 Great Scripture Quotes.
My Thanksgiving posts from previous years here.
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor – and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me “to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.”
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