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Thankful Heart By Brenda Drake

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Have a happy, safe, Thanksgiving Day!

Thankful Heart

When I take time to reflect on my life,
There are so many blessings brought to light.
Even in the world with all its woes;
There are beautiful reminders from the Lover of our soul.
The morning sunrise and the setting sun;
The beautiful rainbow when the rain is done;
The sounds of the birds as they sing to God above;
The comfort that comes when around those we love;
The majestic mountains, the flowers and trees;
The sweetness that is shared from honey-bees;
The vast wonders in the ocean, and sky;
The sweet toothless smile of a baby passing by;
The kindness of a neighbor; the understanding look from a friend;
The times of laughter and the sweet, quiet joy deep within;
Clothes on my back, a roof over head and enough food to share;
What more do I need to give thanks in prayer?
Thank You Lord, for all You have done to set my heart free,
To enjoy each day that You have given me.

1 Chronicles 16:34
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good;
for his mercy endureth for ever.

Be Thankful By Brenda Drake

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When we focus on things we wish we had we forget all the things we have.  When we begin to count our blessing we will find we are favored indeed. Much that we take for granted are blessings some still pray to receive.  It is good to be thankful and to appreciate the value of contentment. 

Be Thankful

Thankful hearts are blessed;
In contentment they confess.
They are happy to proclaim
Their blessings come in Jesus’ name.
Do you have a home, be it small or large in size?
Then it is safe to realize,
You are blessed with much,
Many do not have shelter or a blanket to cover up.
Have you food to eat each day?
Then another blessing is on display.
Shoes that fit and clothes to wear?
You are more than blessed if you have more to spare.
Are you at peace with God above?
Are you covered with His love?
If so you are highly favored in the world of sin.
Your thanks and praise should be over-the-top for Him.
If you find you are still unhappy inside,
And fear and anxiety reigns alive;
Then repent and turn to the Lover of your soul.
Relinquish the reigns of your life; allow Him to be in control.
Allow Jesus to give you the joy and peace you crave;
So you will thankfully in contentment offer Him praise.
You then will be able to help the one you see,
That perhaps has a greater need than thee.

James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Give Thanks By Brenda Drake

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Give Thanks

As a Nation, and a people we set aside this day,
To give God our thanks and praise.
Families gather to prepare
A bountiful table share.
We give thanks for all God does in our life,
To cause us joy and inner delight.
With eyes to see and with a heart free,
Help us Lord to pray for and assist another in need.
Give us ears to hear the silent cry,
Of those who have a heart that sighs.
To our Nation send a revival sound,
That pulls from evil to higher ground.
As we celebrate the goodness bestowed,
And as realization of our many blessings unfold,
Allow our heart to sing clear,
A love song only You can hear.
I give thanks for Your love so sure and true.
On this day and in every day all glory belongs to You.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks:
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Thank You Lord By Brenda Drake

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Thank You Lord

I have a lot to be thankful for;
So many blessings from the Lord.
They are too many to count;
So great is the amount.
Some of the gifts delivered to my door,
Are unexpected things I wasn’t looking for.
They are over-the-top blessings that fill to overflow;
That cause deep peace and joy in my heart and soul.
I am thankful for the gift of salvation most of all.
It never gets old….on heart’s knees I fall.
I love the Word of God; how it speaks loud and clear,
Of His everlasting love and how it chases away fear.
I love the knowledge and the sure confidence within,
That He is not only my Lord…. He is my friend.
Food, shelter, health, family and friends;
Are all more blessings I’ve received from Him.
My cup runs over…. so great is my supply each day.
I will sing out in adoration and will His name praise.
Thank You, thank You…. let all of the earth rejoice;
Let all that has breath, in thanksgiving raise their voice!

1 Chronicles 16:31
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

Psalms 118:29
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.