Here is a brief list of things that I am thankful for this Thanksgiving.
- God’s grace in saving a sinner like me
- Christ’s death and resurrection
- Christ’s righteousness
- The Word of God
- My wonderful wife, Shannon
- My two daughters, Emma and Molly
- My son, Will, due in April
- My friends and family
- My LifeGroup
- The internet and technology that allows the Gospel of Christ to be shared and proclaimed like never before
- My job at Teazzers
What about you?
Tape 2460.01
Worship Arts Pastor, John Maikowski
It’s more about who God is than what He’s done.
Secondary — Natural Gratitude
Primary — Gracious Gratitude
For Further Reflection
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Senior Pastor, Gene Getz
A Hymn of Thanksgiving
Psalm 136
Give thanks for God’s goodness.
Psalm 136:1-3
Give thanks to Yahweh—the great I AM. The one and only true God.
Give thanks for God’s creation.
Psalm 136:4-9
Yahweh alone does great wonders.
Give thanks for God’s redemption.
Psalm 136:10-24
- From Egypt. Psalm 136:10-22
- From Babylonian captivity. Psalm 136:23-24
Give thanks for God’s sustenance.
Psalm 136:25
Give thanks for God’s goodness.
Psalm 136:26
The rest of the story
Ephesians 1:3-8; Ephesians 1:13,14; Ephesians 2:8-10
At the age of 15, John Milton provided him interpretation of Psalm 136 with the hymn “Let us with Gladsome Mind“.
Yes, folks you read that headline correctly. Monday, I begin a new career with Ameriquest Mortgage.
Thank you Lord Jesus for providing for our needs each and every day.