Giving Thanks.

Giving thanks is on all of our minds as we get ready to celebrate  Thanksgiving Day. But, in this COVID season with its huge  disappointments, it might be harder to say thank you to God. And  that, I believe, is why we must give Him thanks!

Giving thanks does so many good things for our hearts and  minds: 

It takes our eyes off ourselves, and helps us to put our focus  back on God. 

It moves our attention off our problems and helps us instead to  reflect on and to remember His goodness. 

It reminds us that God is the Giver of all good gifts. We were  never intended to be fully self-sufficient in this life. A heart of  gratitude leaves no room for complaining. For it is impossible to  be truly thankful and filled with negativity and ungratefulness at  the same time. 

It makes the Enemy flee. The forces of darkness can't stand to be  around hearts that give thanks and honor to God. Our praise and  thanksgiving will cause them to flee. But the Enemy will try and  try again, so we must be vigilant with giving thanks! 

It opens up the door for continued blessings. It invites His  presence. Our spirits are refreshed and renewed in Him. God  loves to give good gifts to His children. He delights in our  thankfulness and pours out His Spirit and favor over those who  give honor and gratitude to Him. 

Under whatever disappointing circumstances this Thanksgiving, I  pray we all be refreshed by giving heartfelt thanks to Him!  

Judy Schulz