Thirsty for Thankfulness

            Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #29 Thankful for the Word of God "The grass withers and the flowers fall,  but the word of our God endures forever." ~Isaiah 40:8 How can we maintain our thankfulness far beyond these thirty days? By opening the Bible. Reading and meditating on God's Word provides the attitude of gratitude to develop into a mindset that helps color every situation. Our routine:  Sit down together.  Enjoy the cup of blessing that can be provided by a good dose of  Scripture.   Stay and linger with our Creator as we  reflect  on our blessings as revealed in the words we read each day.  Close with words of  prayer  to help deepen our relationship with Almighty God. Scripture:  Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart...

            Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #28 Thankful for the Spirit of God "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." ~John 14:26 Our routine:  Sit down together.  Enjoy the cup of blessing that can be provided by a good dose of  Scripture.   Stay and linger with our Creator as we  reflect  on our blessings as revealed in the words we read each day.  Close with words of  prayer  to help deepen our relationship with Almighty God. Scripture:  Isaiah 11:2 "The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him-- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding,  the Spirit of counsel and of might,  the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD--" Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of ...

            Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #27 Thankful for Living Water "Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life.  Whoever comes to me will never go hungry,  and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’" ~John 6:35 Our routine:  Sit down together.  Enjoy the cup of blessing that can be provided by a good dose of  Scripture.   Stay and linger with our Creator as we  reflect  on our blessings as revealed in the words we read each day.  Close with words of  prayer  to help deepen our relationship with Almighty God. Scripture:  Isaiah 44:3 "For I will pour water on the thirsty land,  and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring,  and my blessing on your descendants." Matthew 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Psalm 28:7 "The LORD is my strength and my shield;  my heart trusts in him, and he he...

            Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #26 Thankful for God’s Peace "Peace be with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled, and do not be afraid." ~John 14:27 Our routine:  Sit down together.  Enjoy the cup of blessing that can be provided by a good dose of  Scripture.   Stay and linger with our Creator as we  reflect  on our blessings as revealed in the words we read each day.  Close with words of  prayer  to help deepen our relationship with Almighty God. Scripture:  Romans 15:13 ""May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." 2 Corinthians 4:15 "All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God." Numbers 6:24-26 "The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his...

            Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #25 Thankful for God’s People Thanksgiving Proclamation, George Washington, 1789 "By the President of the United States of America. a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor—and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me ‘to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness...’” Our routine:  Sit down together.  Enjoy the cup of blessing that can be provided by a good dose of  Scripture.   Stay and linger with our Creator as we  reflect  on our blessings as re...

            Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #24 Thankful for God’s Forgiveness "Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying..." ~Jonah 3:1 A second chance. Jonah was given a second chance from the Lord. Aren’t we all glad that He is willing to give second chances? Our routine:  Sit down together.  Enjoy the cup of blessing that can be provided by a good dose of  Scripture.   Stay and linger with our Creator as we  reflect  on our blessings as revealed in the words we read each day.  Close with words of  prayer  to help deepen our relationship with Almighty God. Scripture:  I John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." Matthew 6:12 " And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."...