Thanksgiving Exercise

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1)
 
“In everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
 
“Every good act of giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, who does not change or shift like a shadow.” (James 1:17)
 
Will those Scriptures get you started? The rest of this devotion is self-generated, meaning you have the opportunity to think through some of the many blessings the Lord gives. Complete this “Top 10 List” of reasons why you are thankful to the Lord.
 
1. I give thanks to the Lord because he created me with:
 
2. I give thanks to the Lord because he saved me to:
 
3. I give thanks to the Lord because he preserves my life by:
 
4. I give thanks to the Lord because this year he taught me:
 
5. I give thanks to the Lord because this year he encouraged me:
 
6. I give thanks to the Lord because this year he blessed me through:
 
7. I give thanks to the Lord because this year he brought me:
 
8. I give thanks to the Lord because, as he promised:
 
9. I give thanks to the Lord because my family:
 
10. I give thanks to the Lord because my church:
 
11. (Bonus #1!) I give thanks to the Lord because even though this difficulty is present in my life __________________ (description of the difficulty), through it he blesses me with:
 
12. (Bonus #2!) I give thanks to the Lord because:
 
I am thankful for you! I am grateful with you for the Lord’s countless blessings,
 
Pastor Stephen Luchterhand

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