As we are approaching the Thanksgiving holiday, many are preparing. The question is, how are you preparing?

I know in years past, my focus was on the guestlist, food, wine, sitting arrangements, games, etc. What if we took a different approach this year and focused on the reason for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We are to give thanks because of God’s goodness. Prepare your heart for this year’s celebration:

1. Thank you, God, for your presence in my life and the joy you provide (Psalm 16:11).

2. Thank you for peace, for you are the Lord of peace (Isaiah 26:3).

3. Thank you, God, for giving us your son, Jesus, who took all on the cross to give us all things. Thank you for taking my place (Isaiah 53).

4. Thank you, God, for my brothers and sisters in Christ, that we can come together in fellowship to thank and praise You. (1 John 1:7)

5. Thank you, God, for your lovingkindness that you cause us to hear. (Psalm 143:8)

6. Thank you, God, that we can praise and worship You.

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Psalm 100:4