Every Day Is Thanksgiving!

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:6-7

With God, every day is Thanksgiving Day! At the heart of every faithful Christian life lies a thankful heart. Without it, we cannot hope to stay faithful! When we fail to be grateful for our daily blessings, we become despondent, cynical and weary. We tire of the daily grind of life. But when we practice the simple act of thankfulness, we allow God the avenue to comfort and soothe us. He keeps us from the onset of despair and hopelessness that might otherwise overcome us. Let us always remember as we travel towards home:

Blessed be the Lord,
     Who daily loads us with benefits,
         The God of our salvation!
Psalm 68:19

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