Daily Thought for Thursday, November 24th Happy Thanksgiving

November 24, 2011 (Happy Thanksgiving)

‘Thanks’ Is Such A Simple Word

Today’s Thought:

“If the only prayer you say in your whole life is ‘Thank You’, then make sure you say it often.” – Meister Eckhart

Today’s Quote:

“He who forgets the language of gratitude can never be on speaking terms with happiness.” – Anonymous

Today’s Question:

Do you have your list of things to be thankful for?  If you are having trouble thinking of something; here is one that is sure to work for you.  “There’s one thing for which you should be deeply grateful: Only you and God have all the facts about you.” – Anonymous

Today’s Bible Verses:          Psalms 105:1-3, Psalms 107:1-2 & 2 Corinthians 9:15

O Give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.  Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.  Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,

Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gifts.

Today’s Spiritual Thought:

“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.  O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.” – The Bible (Psalms 136:1-3)

“Give thanks with a grateful heart.

Give thanks to the Holy One.

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His son.”  - Henry Smith (lyrics from ‘Give Thanks’)

“Some thank the Lord for friends and home,
For mercies sure and sweet;
But I would praise Him for His grace
In prayer I would repeat:

Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul,
Thank you, Lord, for making me whole;
Thank you, Lord, for giving to me
Thy great salvation so rich and free.” – Mr. & Mrs. Seth Sykes (lyrics from ‘Thank You Lord’)

And for all those who give to the Lord in service I say thanks.

“Thank you for giving to the Lord.

I am a life that was changed

Thank you for giving to the Lord

I am so glad you gave.” – Ray Boltz (lyrics from ‘Thank You’)

‘Thanks’ is such a simple word; only one syllable long and so easy to say: may we never cease to say it to each other and to the Lord.

Today’s Prayer:

Father, Thanks!

“We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come;”

- The Bible (from Revelation 11:17)