Thirsty for Thankfulness

            Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #30 Thankful for Eternal Life "...but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." ~John 4:14 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:  Proverbs 4: 35 "For those who find me find life and receive favor from the LORD." 2 Corinthians 4: 15-18 (What beautiful promises; let’s look at each individually) "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. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are...

            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."...

            Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #23 Thankful for God's Son "For to us a child is born,  to us a son is given,  and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,  Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." ~Isaiah 9:6 Part of being truly thankful is to understand the depth of the plan God has for us. He cares for us physically, mentally, emotionally, but especially, spiritually. We are each blessed spiritually through the gift of Jesus. 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:  Luke 1:35 "The angel answered, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the M...

           Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #22 Thankful for God’s Plans "’For I know the plans I have for you,’" declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’" ~Jeremiah 29:11 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 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Psalm 33:11 "But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever,  the purposes of his heart through all generations." Proverbs 16:3-4a "Commit to the LORD whatever you do,  and your plans will succeed. The LORD works out everything for ...

           Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #21 Thankful for God's Grace "He [God] has saved us and called us to a holy life--not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time..." ~2 Timothy 1:9 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 3:23-24 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." Titus 2:11 "For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people." James 4:6 "But he [God] gives us more grace. That is why Scripture ...

           Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #20 Thankful for God's Faithfulness We each have a great deal of evidence in our own lives that prove that God is God. He is a faithful God, and He shows this faithfulness each and every day.  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:  Deuteronomy 7:9 "Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands." Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Psalm 25:...

           Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #19 Thankful for God's Power "He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is the Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit." ~Psalm 147:4-5 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:  Psalm 93 "The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.  Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity. The seas have lifted up, LORD,  the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.  Mightier than the thunder of...

          Thirsty for Thankfulness: Day #18 "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." ~Ezekiel 36:26 Our hearts are key to how thankful we are. We must be aware and in tune to what we are doing to protect our hearts from bitterness and from becoming hardened.  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:  Luke 6:45 "A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." Philippians 4:4-8 This passage has a heading in t...