Giving Thanks

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them is the true measure of thanksgiving

– W.T. Purkiser

Gratitude Matters

Praise brings us into God’s presence
Praise is a key to joy
Praise flows to more praise
Give thanks to the LORD for He is good and His love endures forever

Personal Examination

Focus: What
Giving thanks is a public act
Giving thanks is personal
Giving thanks is profound

Exalt God

Focus: Who
We thank God for His power
We thank God for His person
We thank God for His provision
We thank God for His protection
We thank God for His presence
We thank God for pardon

Understand the Excellence of God

Focus: Why
God is good in His character
God is good in His conduct
God is good in His care

Understand the Extreme Love of God

Focus: Why
God’s love is firm
God’s love is fierce
God’s love is faithful
God’s love is forever

Feast of Sukkot

We are thankful for the presence of Jesus
We are thankful for our place with Jesus
We are thankful for the person of the Holy Spirit
We are thankful for the promise of Jesus

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