Americans will be wishing one another Happy Thanksgiving but how many of us will be thanking God? And how many of us will fail to do so many times throughout the year? And if we do pray will our prayers be self-centered? I know for me my prayers are usually seeking His assistance or a 911 call versus just praising Him for being Him.

We’re called to be obedient by praising Him and when we do we’re blessed. God is the author of every good thing and should receive the honor. When I was a legend in my own mind, God was at best an assistant to my success. I was too caught up in matters of the world and I failed miserably in truly expressing my gratitude to our Lord. Only know have I begun to give Him my requests with thanksgiving. By doing so, I’m finally at peace knowing he guards my heart and mind against a world filled with anxiety and concern.

Remember, giving thanks can be done any time and any place. I’m no longer embarrassed or concern about what other people may think when I offer thanks at a dining table in public or at home. I’m no longer worried to respond to someone’s notation of a good thing that happened to them by responding with a “praise God”.

May everyone have a most blessed Thanksgiving and remember where all our blessings come from. Our office will reopen on Monday. The holidays can be a sad or depressed time for some. Please email me at peter@grandich.com if you feel down or troubled.

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