Every year when Thanksgiving comes, we often ask each other the question, “What are you thankful for?” But I like the point Nancy Leigh DeMoss makes in her book Choosing Gratitude that it’s not about the what but the Who. As a Christian, I have the blessing of knowing the One to whom my thanks is directed. Everything I have and everyone I know is a direct result of His guidance in my life. Here are four ways to make Thanksgiving more meaningful for you and your family.
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1. Rejoice in God’s blessings by meditating on the words of these Scripture passages or studying well-known thanksgiving hymns.
- Psalm 100
- Philippians 4:4–7
- Find eight Scriptures for a Heart of Thanksgiving in “The Heart of Thanksgiving PIE” from Hip Homeschool Moms
2. Reflect on the Thanksgiving holiday with these articles.
- What’s the Best Thanksgiving Harvest?
- A Pilgrim’s Thanksgiving
- The Pilgrims and God’s Providence an excerpt from Faith of our Fathers: Scenes from American Church History
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3. Use table decorations to share the good news.
4. Review these recipes and choose ones easy enough your kids can prepare for the celebration meal.
- Food, Friends, and Family make a great combination
- Thanksgiving Recipes from friends of BJU Press
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
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