Today Thanksgiving is being observed in the USA. For them, this is a huge celebration – schools close, offices shut down, and people are busy travelling from one state to another to join family and friends for a grand time of food and festivities.
For me, a person living outside of the US, looking on at the buzz that happens at this time of the year in the US, forces me to ponder deeply upon the whole concept of giving thanks.
I have experienced the terrific effort that
is put out in the days leading up to, and the incredible energy that is spent
in preparing for this single day of Thanksgiving, and thinking about that time,
I can’t help but wonder if people, not just in the USA but people everywhere, on
a daily basis, would simply be thankful to God on purpose, how lives would
change for the better, if even half of this was done every day of their lives.
Give thanks to
the Lord, because he is good – 1 Chronicles
15:34 (GNT)
I must admit that even though I intend to give thanks daily, some days I am hard pressed to do so but I know that I
must make a better effort because I know that being thankful every day, no
matter the events of the day, is to my benefit and the benefit of those with whom
I come into contact.
Let your lives
overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all he has done. – Colossians 2:7 (TLB)
Beloved, it’s said that it takes an average
of 66 days to form a habit, so I invite you to be intentionally thankful every
day for anything, nothing and everything for the next few months. Remember it’s
not a limited-edition concept; there really is no time limit on thanksgiving,
just be thankful every day, all day. Let God and those around you know just how
grateful you are.
Thank the Lord;
call on God’s name; proclaim God’s deeds among the peoples; - Isaiah 12:4 (CEB)
Sometimes we do not recognize all the
reasons why we ought to be giving thanks but even if you don’t, trust me, there
is always a reason, so give thanks anyway.
Amen †
Shelley Johnson “Thanksgiving” ©
2016 revisited November 27, 2025
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