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We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God (Rom. 8:28). There are two levels of gratitude. Let's call them the lower level and the upper level. Unfortunately—and I admit I'm in this category—we kind of dwell in the lower level.

You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance (Ps. 65:11). Lord, you send a harvest of blessing our way to crown the season with Thanksgiving Day.

In everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God (Phil. 4:6). Did you know that the words "think" and "thank" come from the same root?

Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High (Ps. 50:14). In all we do and all we are, our lives should pay tribute to God.

Being strengthened with all power... and joyfully giving thanks to the Father (Col. 1:11-12). A Thanksgiving car trip with kids will teach you a lot about God...

I thank my God every time I remember you (Phil. 1:3). Despite what I've preached, I have missed a crucial element in the process of being a thankful follower of Jesus in my own life...

All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal (Ps. 119:160). The song "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music always felt out of place to me during the holidays. Until recently.

God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise (1 Cor. 1:27). It’s Thanksgiving weekend! Can you believe it? This year, with all its varied events, is about over! But what a great weekend this is for reflection.

You have turned for me my mourning into dancing (Ps. 30:11). Praise and thanksgiving to God do more than make us feel good. They also increase our comprehension and apprehension of God’s goodness.

In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (Phil. 4:6). Thanksgiving does not require any re-payment, but instead requires recognition of what our Savior has already done for us.

Just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving (Col. 2:7). I shared with the kids several things I was thankful for. But it wasn't until the next day that I realized the inadequacy of my list.

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You (Ps. 63:3). Every day, until your dying day, should be a Thanksgiving Day.

He named it Ebenezer, saying, "Thus far has the LORD helped us" (1 Sam. 7:12). As we enter the time when food and memories intertwine so closely, look around for Ebenezer stones in your life.

It is good to give thanks to the LORD and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High (Ps. 92:1). The true spirit of Thanksgiving is a heart of gratitude that gives thanks in all things.

He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving (Ps. 28:7). David understood that thanksgiving reflects a humble heart and is rooted in humble gratitude.

Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience (Col. 3:12). This Thanksgiving season take advantage of every "opportunity" to demonstrate patience.

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving (Col. 4:2). We must take care to be determinedly watching for occasions of thanksgiving.

...for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matt 5:3). When God puts you in a situation you have no power to fix, you'll know you're poor in spirit as thanksgiving replaces your complaining.

Christians who are poor should be glad, for God has honored them (James 1:9). Who will train the rich in the joy of giving their money away and not living by comparison to others? What mission trips are planned?

In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thess. 5:18). Thanksgiving honors God, and when you and I honor God, He honors us.