THANKSGIVING: PREPARING FOR GIVING THANKS


This weekend my thoughts are about giving thanks. Thanksgiving Day is coming soon and we are all experiencing something different than we have ever known. While many may be having difficulty finding something to be thankful for, one thing that I am giving thanks for is a meek but promising new painting. I started painting today and though it is not recognizable, my hope is to finish well! 

Speaking about giving thanks, this is the season when we give thanks. 'Thanksgiving' is something most people do in America. So, I did a little research to find out about giving thanks.

In the Bible, the Jewish people had been in captivity for 70 years when the words ‘giving thanks’ to the LORD appears for the first time.

And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD:…    Ezra 3:11

While there are many scriptures instructing us to give thanks, did you know that the words ‘giving thanks’ to “GOD” is written only six times throughout the Bible?

It is interesting that the number six is associated as the number of man or the number of the humankind. That may sound odd, but when you think about it, humankind should be giving thanks on a daily basis.

While many cannot gather with family this Thanksgiving Day, we all have something to give thanks for. This year, Thanksgiving can be a time to give thanks to God for everything He has done for us through His Son, Jesus Christ.

And while you are giving thanks, please say a special prayer for those who are in need. There are so many that need our help, even if only in our prayers. 

God bless and have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Giving Thanks
Ezr.    3:11            In praising and giving thanks unto the LORD;
Luke 17:16           , giving Him thanks:
Eph.   5:20            Giving thanks always for all things unto God
Col.    1:12            Giving thanks unto the Father,
           3:17           , giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Heb.  13:15           giving thanks to His name.

 

© 2020 Laveda D. Rockford

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