Thanksgiving is this week, so it goes without saying that those passages that speak on being thankful will be heard often.

Even though I’ve memorized this passage before, I think it’s beneficial to go back and review and renew it. Take a look at this week’s passage, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18:

This year will be difficult for my family. We’ve lost several family members in the past year. And the fact that we are 1000 miles away or more from the rest of our families adds to it.

But we have much to be thankful for.

For example, a few days ago, we received a card in the mail, no return address, unsigned, with a cashier’s check in it. We have no idea who might have given us that gift, but we are very thankful for it, especially since our finances are tight until we sell our home back in Missouri.

And that’s only one example.

We have much to be thankful for. Let’s make sure we express it, both to the people in our lives, and to God.

Happy Thanksgiving!

What has God provided for you that you are thankful for? You can leave your thoughts in the comments section below.