Giving thanks

[Kelly]

I have heard that we are to give thanks to God (at least) twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. I decided to start doing this today and what I did this morning was reserve time to verbally thank God for whatever came to my mind at the moment. Looking outside, I thanked him for the beautiful sunrise, the blue sky, the green trees. I then thought about my family, still alseep upstairs and thanked him for the roof over our heads, our warm beds, etc.

For the evening thanksgiving, I'd like it to be a family affair with everyone sort of brainstorming on what they were thankful for during the day. I want to do this as part of our blessing before dinner, since we are all together and our attentions do not stray to other things (the tv is off, no one is doing chores, etc.)

Does this make sense! I am a total n00b here!

 

[kimber1]

i think that's awesome kelly!! prayer is awesome and we cna never thank God enough for all he does for us!! you're on the right track! keep it up!!

 

[LuckyT]

That is awesome! I kinda wish my mom had started that with me when I was little and we still ate dinner together. Totally go for it! But don't push it on them if they're not into it. You don't want them to be forced to thank God. But then again, you're way older than me, you don't need to hear any of this, hehe. Once again...good for you!!!

 

[Kelly]

She thanked God for candy tonight! Whatever works for her!

 

[cyberwing]

Dear Kelly,
That is a splendid idea and unfortunately too many church going folks don't do that!!! I do that too, being an artist I will stop and look at a grand old oak tree and thank Him for the magnificent tree He created and nurtured. Or my horses out grazing in the field will begin to run from wind blown leaves feeling spunky with the autumn breeze and I will thank Him for creating such a beautiful creature! This is why God created us, to fellowship with Him and enjoy the works of His hands! You are doing great kiddo, keep up the good work! (You will also begin to notice small differences in your family as you bring prayer back to the family!) Thanksgiving and praise opens the gates to heaven! Atta Girl!
{{{hugs}}}
~DJ

 

[water_ripple]

I tend to give God thanx on the spur of the moment. Although we do not give thanx at the dinnertable we say prayers with our children before they turn in for the night...I am thinking that we should start giving thanx at the dinnertable... It sets a good example at an early age I think. And really the blessings of God are awesome!

 

[Kelly]

My daughter woke up and gave thanks with me this morning. She even raised her hands to God, as I did. She thanked him for the frost outside, because it made everything look white. She then thanked him for "My Little Pony". She's 4, ok?