A HEART OF THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Day (11-27-25)

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; be thankful unto Him, and bless His name” (Psalm 100:4). As we wake this morning, let us pause and remember the simple truth: every breath, every smile, every moment of life is a gift from our gracious Lord. Thanksgiving begins with a heart that recognizes His goodness, not only in the grand blessings but in the quiet, ordinary mercies that surround us.

“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). Gratitude is not merely a feeling; it is a posture of the soul. It directs our thoughts heavenward and reminds us that nothing in life is truly ours apart from His sustaining hand. Even in trials, we can offer thanks, for God’s purposes are perfect and His love is unchanging.

“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Let our thanks rise like incense from our hearts today. Let us speak it to God in prayer, show it in kindness to others, and let it color our thoughts and words. A thankful heart is a joyful heart; it is a heart aligned with the Lord.

As we gather today—in quiet moments or at the table with family—may we remember that thanksgiving is more than a day or a meal. It is a daily choice, a gentle remembrance that every good thing flows from the hand of God. Let us begin this day with gratitude and let it linger throughout the hours, shaping us into reflections of His goodness and grace.

Heavenly Father, I thank You for this new day, for life, for breath, for love, and for Your never-failing care. Help me to see Your hand in every blessing, to trust You in every trial, and to live with a heart full of gratitude. May my words, thoughts, and deeds today honor You, and may thankfulness be the melody of my soul. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

BDD