Season of Thanksgiving

Season of ThanksgivingSubtitle

Get a cup of coffee and find a seat.We will be starting shortlyYou will need paper and pencil to do some of the exercises.

2 minute warning

In the Name of JesusFirst ExerciseSay a short prayer asking God to help you grow in gratitude today.Now say another short prayer asking the same thing, only this time start with In the name of Jesus.When you ask in Jesus name go slowAllow yourself to sense the will of Jesus for you right nowRepeat In the name of Jesus several times before you add another other content to your prayer.

In the Name of Jesus (3-5 min)We are taught to pray in His nameThere are promises and rewards when we doR A Torrey has some insight into this

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Gods will for your lifeRejoice always;pray without ceasing;in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

(1Th 5:16-18)

List 5 things you can be glad aboutWrite them downPut a 1-5 next to them to rank their ability to bring joy into your lifeThank God for each oneList 5 things in your life you do not like Write them downPut a 1-5 next to the to rank their ability to discourage you.Take a moment and tell the Lord that in each of these negative situations you desire to still be able to give Him thanks.

This is the then verse for the day (10 min)Read 2 times

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Joy

Consider Joy

During this 4 min song think about what brings you joy

Allow yourself to be glad, thankfulGive yourself an opportunity to choose joy and thankfulness over the cares and worries of lifeMaybe you even have something that you can celebrate for a momentA good day on your dietA healed relationshipA hopeful thought or plan

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Quotes and ScriptureRead the text two or three times and ponder it

Rejoice always, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1Th 5:16-18

Pray without ceasing, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

(1Th 5:16-18)

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

(1Th 5:16-18)

Spiritual Exercises

What have you received that you would like other to enjoy also.

Pray for others

Make a grateful list

From God

From Friends

Something I have

Something I get to do

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Words of GratitudeThanksThank youI am indebted to youDinner was deliciousI appreciate youYou are an inspirationI am gratefulYou are a blessing

You are a true friendYoure greatThis is greatYou light up my lifeSincere thanksYoure the bestYou make me happyYou've been very helpful

Here is a list of expressions of gratitudeMake your own top 10 listExpressions that can come from your heart Expression that are you saying thanks, in your own way

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10 Basic Blessings in AmericaGot clean water? Do you have a bathroom?Hows your electricity?Got a roof over your head?Is there food on your table?Got a stove? Got regular income?Did you go to school?Are you generally healthy?Are you free to worship God?

How many of the ten are true for you?Consider your life, are you deserving of such blessings, are you entitled to them?Offer and expression of thanks to God for your blessings.17

The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.Jesus falls under the weight of His crossA prayer to help cross carriers todayLord, You embraced and shouldered Your cross,But Your body was weak.Your body is still weak:Your people shrink from the weight of suffering.In our weakness, Lord let us pray:Your will be done.Your will be done.

Jesus, You were first a carpenter:Build us into what You desire,And secure every joint tightly,That we may hold together.Plane the rough surfaces of our relationships.We are Your workmanship Your will be done.Your will be done.Jesus, You said YES to the Fathers will;And only Your body hesitated.May we, Your Body, no longer hesitate,But follow You in Your obedience, saying:Your will be done.Your will be done.

-Celtic Daily Prayer

BreakPlease return and plan for prayer at announced time

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1Th 5:16-18)

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