Our KJV Word of God mentions gratitude at least 178 times! The images and verses below show three.
Just the word (thank) is shown 25 times in the KJV.
"Thanksgiving" is noted 28 times in the KJV.
Websters 1828 tells us that "thank" is to "express gratitude or favor." Gratitude is an "emotion of the heart excited by favor."
When a child is asked "what are you thankful for" they will say the sweetest, simplest things;
- mommy
- daddy
- puppy
- toys
When a teenager is asked "what are you thankful for" they might say:
- parents who care
- xbox
- food
- car
When an adult is asked "what are you thankful for" they might reply:
- my spouse
- my family
- health
- job
When a believer is asked the same question, almost all will begin with:
- salvation
- Bible
- church
- strength to get thru the day
The topic of this entry would be simply to ask, What are you thankful for?
Happy Thanksgiving, all!
