A SEASON OF THANKFULNESS
- christylnott1
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“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.” — W. T. Purkiser
In many of my blogs, I have expressed the importance of gratitude; I find it a vital part of my day. When I am grateful, I am happier, more pleasant to be around, and feel better about myself and my circumstances.
Many of us remember to be thankful for things around Thanksgiving. However, it is essential to make it a part of your daily life. The following are a few reasons why we should be thankful.
🌻 Why We Should Be Thankful
Gratitude shifts our focus — It reminds us of what we have, not what we lack.
It builds joy and peace — Thankfulness quiets worry and brings contentment.
It strengthens relationships — Expressing appreciation deepens our connections with others.
It promotes resilience — Gratitude helps us see blessings even in difficult times.
It nurtures generosity — When we recognize our abundance, we’re inspired to share it.
It honors life itself — Every breath, sunrise, and moment is a gift worth acknowledging.
With that said, I encourage you to set aside time to write down what you are grateful for. Once you have them down on paper, you can look back on a gloomy day and remember the things you have to be thankful for!
I love the quote at the beginning of this blog. We can be thankful for many things, but what are we going to do about them? I try to find things I am grateful for, then pay it forward. An example is at Starbucks: the person ahead of you pays for your order, and you then pass that blessing on to the person behind you, and both of you will have a better day! There are many ways of sharing the blessings in your life.
Before I end this blog, I want to share some history of Thanksgiving. I got the following information from ChatGPT
🕊️ A Faith-Based History of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving traces its roots to 1621, when the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people gathered to give thanks to God for a bountiful harvest after surviving their first challenging year in the New World. It was a moment of unity, gratitude, and faith — giving glory to God for His provision and protection.
Through the years, Americans continued to pause and give thanks to God for His blessings. In 1863, during one of the darkest times in our nation’s history, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday, inviting citizens to turn their hearts toward the Almighty “to set apart and observe a day of Thanksgiving and Praise.”
Today, Thanksgiving remains more than just a day of feasting — it’s a reminder to count our blessings, express gratitude to God, and share His love with others. As Scripture reminds us:
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1
If I do not get another blog out before Thanksgiving, have a great holiday.
