“THANKSgiving is An Action Word – Part 1”
Debby DeStefano
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
Psalms 100:4
“Let us come before his presence with
thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.”
Psalms 95:2
The Thanksgiving season is fast upon us once again. We all are familiar with what Thanksgiving is all about. Another holiday to celebrate. I’m sure all of us will be gathering with our families and enjoying time together topping it off with a huge, delicious meal complete with everyone’s favorites. The time spent around the table with family and friends is precious and as you get older it seems to be even more cherished. Making memories to reflect back on in later years.
“I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.”
Psalms 7:17
“I
thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;
That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;”
1 Corinthians 1:4-5
Have you ever actually thought about the word “Thanksgiving?” It is actually 2 words put together and both words are action words. That means they require an action for both parts. This week I want to dwell on the first part which is “Thanks.” I know that we all realize what that word means but do we practice what it says? So, I want to remind all of us to put this action into words this week. Think about all of the things that God has blessed each one of us with in our lives. Yes, I know you may be going through a trial right now but think about all the other things in your life that are blessings. It’s easy to focus on the bad but we need look beyond that and look at the overall picture. If nothing else, we can thank God for our salvation and the fact that one day we will enjoy Heaven with Him for all eternity. I know we all understand the concept of “THANKSgiving” but let’s put that word into action. So read and think about these verses and give THANKS today out loud to God and others in your life.
“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”
1 Chronicles 16:34
“Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 106:1
“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
Colossians 3:17
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
Ephesians 5:20
“I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.”
Psalms 116:17
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as we together give thanks to our Lord for the blessings in our lives!
About the Author
Debby, the daughter of our church founder, has dedicated her life to serving God at Fairwinds Baptist Church. Now a retired pastor's wife, she continues to inspire us with uplifting devotionals, choosing joy despite her health struggles. Her unwavering faith enriches our community and reflects our mission to know God through Jesus Christ.
