Someone has written some rather interesting things for which he is thankful. I thought I would share them with you.

*  I am thankful for the taxes I pay because it means I am employed.

*  I am thankful for the clothes that fit a little snug because it means I have enough to eat.

*  I am thankful for a lawn that needs mowing and gutters that need cleaning because it means

*  I have a house to live in.

*  I am thankful for my utility bill because it means I am staying warm.

*  I am thankful for the complaining I hear about our government because it means we  have freedom of speech.

*  I am thankful about the person who sings off key in church because it means I can hear.

*  I am thankful for the piles of laundry in my home because it means that me and my family

*  I have clothes to wear.

*  I am thankful for the weary, aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been productive.

When we view life like this man does, it’s really difficult NOT to be thankful regardless of who and where we are, or our life’s situation.  The question becomes: “To whom shall we be thankful?” and “How do we demonstrate our gratitude?”  Psalm 100 tells us that God is to be the recipient of all our thanksgiving.

“Thanksgiving” is a priority commandment of God (Ephesians 3:20;  1Thessalonians 5:18). We demonstrate our thanksgiving toward God only by means of worship, loving and living His Word. I sincerely hope that you have the proper attitude of Thanksgiving to God, not only during this holiday week, but everyday of the year.

–Toby Miller