Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.
According to Billy Graham, “For the Christian, every day is Thanksgiving Day.”
I like that quote, don’t you? I read it in an article on Biblegateway.com entitled “The Purpose of Thanksgiving.” There is some great Bible teaching here, so I commend it to you.
https://faithgateway.com/blogs/christian-books/purpose-thanksgiving
Here’s what you’ll find . . .
— Which American president started this holiday, and why.
— At least 10 God-exalting Bible verses about thanksgiving.
— 3 compelling questions:
How do you view the purpose of Thanksgiving?
How does your family give thanks to God?
How do you keep the focus of praise in your holiday tradition?
Feel free to share your thoughts on any (or all) of these questions by leaving a comment below.
To say I am thankful that I read this article is an understatement. My prayer for you and me is that we will cultivate a life of thanksgiving. As Matthew Henry wrote, “Thanksgiving is good but thanks-living is better.” (Another quote from this article.)
Have a thankful day!
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