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Be thankful at all times. It wards off feelings of sadness and depression.

Be thankful at all times. It wards off feelings of sadness and depression. “Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 MSG.

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Be thankful at all times. It wards off feelings of sadness and depression.

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  1. Be thankful at all times. It wards off feelings of sadness and depression. “Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 MSG

  2. Represent Christ in all that you do and therefore in all that you do, do it with a grateful and thankful heart because you have the greatest job in the world! “Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:16-17 NLT

  3. God can and will pull GOOD out of any situation if we will trust Him in it. We demonstrate our trust in Him by being thankful at all times, even during those times of great pressure, chaos, tragedy, & disappointment. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NKJV As for you, it was in your mind to do me evil, but God has given a happy outcome, the salvation of numbers of people, as you see today. Genesis 50:20 BBE

  4. Seven Days of Thanksgiving • Day 1 (Sunday) – Share an encouraging word of thanks with someone within the church today. Galatians 6:10 • Day 2 (Monday) – Pray for three (3) people in your life outside of your home. Pray God’s blessing over them and that they will experience an awesome Thanksgiving and Christmas season. 1 Kings 13:6; James 5:16 • Day 3 (Tuesday) – Perform a random act of kindness on someone you know that’s not a Christian. Let them know that God loves them. Romans 10:13, 14; 2:4

  5. “So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the household of faith (born-again believers).” GALATIANS 6:10 AMP

  6. Seven Days of Thanksgiving • Day 4 (Wednesday) – Lead or participate in a family devotion based upon Philippians 4:4 – 9 and challenge each family member to list five (5) things they are thankful for. • Day 5 (Thursday) – Bless/Serve someone today that is less fortunate than yourself. Luke 10:29 – 37; Hebrews 13:16 • Day 6 (Friday) – Hand write a personal note of thanks to three (3) people in your life. Luke 17:11 – 16 • Day 7 (Saturday) – Give a gift to someone who has hurt or disappointed you or someone that you know who is hurt or disappointed with you. Matthew 5:43 – 45; 1 Thessalonians 5:15

  7. “Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]. Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. The things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things [in daily life], and the God [who is the source] of peace and well-being will be with you.” PHILIPPIANS 4:4-9 AMP

  8. Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one. (1 Thessalonians 5:15 TCNT)

  9. Have a Very HAPPY THANKSGIVING and an Awesome Week

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