Henry Smith wrote a song entitled, “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart” that goes,

Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One;
give thanks, because he’s given
Jesus Christ, his Son.
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One;
give thanks, because he’s given
Jesus Christ, his Son.

And now let the weak say ‘I am strong’,
let the poor say ‘I am rich’,
because of what the Lord has done for us;
and now let the weak say ‘I am strong’,
let the poor say ‘I am rich’,
because of what the Lord has done for us.
Give thanks…

We all have much to be grateful for. In fact, Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 advises, “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” Imagine a holiday called “Thanksgiving.” This seems to emphasize that we should designate time for pause to be grateful. But do not pause just today. Make it a daily habit to recognize things and people for whom you should be thankful.

Today among the many of those I am grateful for are my bride – today marks our 15-year wedding anniversary – my family, my home and you, my listening audience. I wish you and your families a blessed and fulfilled Thanksgiving!