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Give thanks to God for His creation. We Give Thanks – Day 13

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God is Creator

November 13 – Give thanks for God’s creation.

“O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. Here is the sea great and wide, which teems with creatures innumerable, living things both small and great.” Psalm 104:24-25

Thank God for the beauty of His creation

As we look around at the beauty of nature, it is easy to see the hand of God at work. The majestic mountains and rushing rivers are a testimony to His power, while the delicate flowers and soaring birds remind us of His tenderness. even the smallest details, like the patterns in a sunset or the crystals in a snowflake, reflect His marvelous creativity. Everywhere we look, we see evidence of God’s goodness. We can be thankful that He didn’t have to make the world so beautiful, but we praise Him for His glory and enjoy His handiwork each day.

Thank Him for the blessings we have been given

We are truly blessed. Every day we wake up to a new day is a blessing. The sun shines down on us, providing light and warmth. The rain falls, bringing much-needed hydration to the earth. We have food to eat and water to drink. We are surrounded by love and support. All of these things are gifts from God. And for that, we should be thankful. Too often, we take these things for granted. We complain about the weather or the traffic or our jobs. But if we step back and take a look at all that we have been given, it is truly astounding. The next time you find yourself feeling angry or frustrated, take a moment to pause and give thanks for all the wonderful blessings in your life. You’ll be surprised at how much better you feel when you do.

Thank Him for His love and care

Thank Him for His love and care. Thank You, Father, for Your love and care. Thank You for being my strength when I am weak, my hope when I am lost, and my light when I am in darkness. Thank You for always being there for me, even when I am far from You. Thank You for Your unfailing love and grace. Thank You, Jesus, for Your sacrifice on the cross. Thank You for taking away my sin and setting me free. Thank You for giving me new life in You. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for Your constant presence in my life. Thank You for leading and guiding me each step of the way. Thank You, Triune God, for everything! Amen.

Thank Him for His faithfulness

Daily, we experience the faithfulness of God. He is always there for us, even when we don’t realize it. We see His faithfulness in the sunrise each morning and the stars each night. We feel it in the healing of our bodies and the provision of our needs. God is always faithful, even when we are not. In fact, His faithfulness is one of the things that sets Him apart from us. As human beings, we are often unfaithful to our friends, our family, and even ourselves. But God is different. He is always faithful to His promises, no matter what. When we thank Him for His faithfulness, we acknowledge His goodness and greatness. We are also expressing our gratitude for His constancy in an ever-changing world. Thanking God for His faithfulness is a way to show Him that we trust Him and that we depend on Him. It is a way to show Him that we are truly grateful for all He has done for us.

Praise Him for all He has done and will do in our lives.

Thank you, Lord, for all the ways You have blessed us. Forgive us when we take Your blessings for granted and fail to praise You as we should. Thank You for Your love, which is always patient and kind; thank You for Your mercy, which is new every morning; thank You for Your grace, which is sufficient for us in all things. Thank You for answered prayers and unfulfilled desires, both of which teach us to trust in You. We praise You for the good times and the bad times, knowing that You are using everything to mold us into the image of Your Son. We praise You for the past, present, and future, knowing that all things are under Your control. We praise You because there is nothing we can do that will separate us from Your love. Thank You for everything, Lord! Amen.

Conclusion

Thank you for taking the time to read this. We hope it has been an encouragement and a blessing to you.

We have seen God do amazing things in the lives of those who have partnered with us, and we believe He will do the same for you. Praise Him from whom all blessings flow! Amen. Thank you!

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We Give Thanks - Thanksgiving Prayer Initiative

When was the last time you spent considerable time focusing on God’s beautiful creation?

Ponder, Personalize, and Practice

  1. What is creation?
  2. What is God’s creation?
  3. Why should we give thanks to God for His creation?
  4. How can we give thanks to God for His creation?
  5. What are some ways we can show our thankfulness to God?
  6. What are some benefits of giving thanks to God?
  7. What does the Bible say about giving thanks to God?
  8. How can we apply giving thanks to God in our lives?

Prayer

Father, thank you for the beauty of your creation, and this creation is marred by sin. I cannot imagine how beautiful heaven is. Thank you for sending your Son to rescue us and renew creation one day. Creation is groaning until that day when Jesus makes all things new. Praise God from whom all blessing flow. In Jesus’ matchless name, I pray, Amen.

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