Psalm 136:1-4, 25-26 (KJV)
1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. 26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
A typical Thanksgiving tradition is to go around the table and say why you are thankful. With that in mind we would like to share with you four things that we are most thankful for:
- We are thankful for God's faithfulness and can truely say like David said "I've never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread."
- We are thankful for all our faithful partners and friends who throughout the years have stood by us with their love, prayers and financial support.
- We are thankful for family (American & Peruvian) because when no one else is there family is always there to support!
- We are thankful for the work and the ministry God has intrusted us with, it is an honor and a privilege to be used of Him in these last days!
Why don't you just take a minute or two to think about what you are thankful for and thank God for it right now!
Now I would like to share this story I came across:
"The late Cleon Lyles told of an experience that happened many years ago when he was holding a gospel meeting in a south Arkansas community. He drove out in the country to visit an elderly man. He found the man's tin-roofed shack. In the porch he could see through the window that the man was just finishing his meager meal of beans and salt pork. At that point the man bowed his head and prayed, "I thank Thee, Lawd, I have dined sufficient."
A couple of powerful lessons jump out of this story. First, that man was happy. Though I never met the gentleman, I am certain, based on his prayer, that his life was one of joy and peace. Thankfulness produces joy as surely as day follows night. It's been my observation that grateful people are giving people and giving people are happy people. Gratitude is a powerful attitude that beautifully colors all of life.
Secondly, gratitude is not based on the quantity of one's wealth. With a heart of gratitude a meal of beans and salt pork can become a royal feast. Blessings often follow gratitude rather than the reverse order. A person who is not thankful for his or her one hundred dollars most likely would not be thankful for ten million dollars. For the attitude of gratitude is a condition of heart.
--Jim Howard"
