Thankful thinking is intentional and comes from a heart bent on pleasing the Lord. Jesus set the example of being thankful in Luke 10:21, …I thank thee, O Father Lord of Heaven and Earth… the very Son of God established the grateful spirit before His disciples. How much more should those who have received so much from God be thankful? I propose thirty days of thanksgiving rather than just one- “Thanksgiving Day” in November. You are encouraged to be thankful each calendar day for the following:
1. Thankful for God I Thessalonians 5:18
2. Thankful for salvation Romans 10:13
3. Thankful for the Bible Joshua 1:8
4. Thankful for the church Acts 2:47
5. Thankful for purpose I Corinthians 10:31
6. Thankful for family Ephesians 5:21
7. Thankful for others John 19:26-27
8. Thankful for Grace Matthew 18:21-22
9. Thankful for music Ephesians 5:19
10. Thankful for prayer Hebrews 13:5-6
11. Thankful for wisdom James 1:5
12. Thankful for health 3 John 1:2
13. Thankful for the Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18
14. Thankful for my country Romans 13:1
15. Thankful for my pastor I Timothy 3:1
16. Thankful for my teachers Ephesians 4:11-12
17. Thankful for missionaries Acts 14:27
18. Thankful for forgiveness Luke 23:34
19. Thankful for kindness Ephesians 4:32
20. Thankful for goodness Nahum 1:7
21. Thankful for faith Matthew 5:14-16
22. Thankful for Jesus’ Return Titus 2:13-14
23. Thankful for His Supper I Corinthians 11:24
24. Thankful Jesus cares 1 Peter 5:7
25. Thankful for His promise Romans 8:28
26. Thankful for His faithfulness 2 Timothy 4:7-8
27. Thankful for His love John 19:17-18
28. Thankful for devotions Matthew 14:23
29. Thankful for eternal things Matthew 6:19-21
30. Thankful for His power Romans 1:16
May the Scripture encourage you in your thankful journey! Pastor