What's up, y'all? I am staying warm right now, it is probably cold outside (30s F?) How was your thanksgiving, everyone? Mine was great!! I get to be with my family, relatives, and church family :D Plus I get to eat really good food! :p

I was so blessed last night in the sanctuary. We had our Thanksgiving Service. I was so blessed and moved by our brothers and sisters testimonies and their desire to be more passionate for the things of God and for God. I was able to share my testimony as well.

Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving anyways?

The first proclamation of Thanksgiving was held in Charlestown, Massachusetts on June 20, 1676. The council proclaimed June 29 as a day of Thanksgiving. I like what was said in the proclamation...

The Council has thought meet to appoint and set apart the 29th day of this instant June, as a day of Solemn Thanksgiving and praise to God for such his Goodness and Favour, many Particulars of which mercy might be Instanced, but we doubt not those who are sensible of God's Afflictions, have been as diligent to espy him returning to us; and that the Lord may behold us as a People offering Praise and thereby glorifying Him; the Council doth commend it to the Respective Ministers, Elders and people of this Jurisdiction; Solemnly and seriously to keep the same Beseeching that being persuaded by the mercies of God we may all, even this whole people offer up our bodies and souls as a living and acceptable Service unto God by Jesus Christ."


It is good to give thanks to the Lord indeed!

Psalm 100

A psalm of thanksgiving.

1
Shout with joy to the LORD, O earth!
2
Worship the LORD with gladness.
Come before him, singing with joy.
3
Acknowledge that the LORD is God!
He made us, and we are his.
We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4
Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
5
For the LORD is good.
His unfailing love continues forever,
and his faithfulness continues to each generation

Everyday, may it be Thanksgiving day!!!

Thanksgiving