Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. Psalm 100: NLT 

Happy Thanksgiving family and friends. God bless each and every one of you as you feast in the bounty of His LOVE. Whether you’re gathering with family or reflecting on precious memories, this is a day to celebrate the reasons WHY we are blessed and give God the PRAISE He deserves. 

Sometimes we take for granted the many ways He blesses us. And in the hustle and bustle of preparing for Thanksgiving we mustn't forget to thank Him for ALL He has done to reward us in many ways. He is honored when we give Him our love and humbly express our thankfulness.  

Beginning each day with PRAISE is a wonderful way to experience the fullness of GOD. We don’t walk away hungry when we give Him pieces of our hearts and He continues to make sure we are full. He is deserving of so much more than mere morsels of gratitude. God places JOY in our hearts and PEACE that passes all understanding. He helps us recognize WHY we need Him.

On this day to fill our bellies with everything we love, let’s take time to PRAY. God will love it if we stop in the hastiness of this day to simply say, "thank you” and acknowledge He is faithful to us.  

Let’s be blessed in knowing WHY good things will come when we journey with thankfulness. God will fill us with a spirit of content as we TRUST in Him and recognize we are blessed. He will fill us with thanksgiving and help us embrace the love of a grateful heart. 

God has a plan to fuel our souls with everything we NEED to receive what He provides. He is HERE and HE loves us.  God bless you, family and friends. Have a day that makes you smile. Happy Thanksgiving! 

~ Nan

Dear God, thank you for this special day to be reminded WHY we are blessed. Help us be mindful of the reasons we have to be grateful. As we embrace an attitude of thankfulness, help us recognize YOU are deserving of PRAISE every day of our lives. Humble us with willingness to recognize ALL You provide, so we will find time to simply say, “thank you, Lord. Thank you.” Amen