REMINDED TO BE THANKFUL
Thursday, November 28, 2013
“The original thanksgiving celebration was held by the
Pilgrim settlers in Massachusetts during their second winter in America in
December, 1621. The first winter had killed 44 of the original 102 colonists.
At one point their daily food ration was down to five kernels of corn apiece,
but then an unexpected trading vessel arrived, swapping them beaver pelts for
corn, providing for their severe need. The next summer’s crop brought hope, and
Governor William Bradford decreed that December 13, 1621, be set aside as a day
of feasting and prayer to show the gratitude of the colonists that they were
still alive.”
"I do recommend and assign Thursday ... next to be
devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious
Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that
will be." --George Washington (1789)
John 3:16-17 “For God loved the world so much that he
gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish
but have eternal life. 17 God sent his Son into the world not to judge the
world, but to save the world through him.
2Corinthians 9:15 Thank God for this [His] gift too
wonderful for words!
Philippians 4:4-7 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I
say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you
do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead,
pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has
done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can
understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ
Jesus.
1Timothy 2:1-7 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all
people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for
them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can
live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 3 This is good
and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand
the truth. 5 For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God
and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. 6 He gave his life to purchase freedom for
everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time. 7
And I have been chosen as a preacher and apostle to teach the Gentiles this
message about faith and truth. I’m not exaggerating—just telling the truth.
1Thessalonians 5:16-19 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop
praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you
who belong to Christ Jesus.19 Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.
Give thanks,
always in all ways! EBB4
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