What Jesus Means To Me Part 4 – Giving Thanks for the Blessings in Christ

Thanksgiving Day – Facts & Trivia First Thanksgiving was 1621 and it lasted 3 days. First Thanksgiving was 1621 and it lasted 3 days. In 1789, George Washington proclaimed Thanksgiving Day and it passed by Congress. In 1789, George Washington proclaimed Thanksgiving Day and it passed by Congress Congress declared Thanksgiving Day fall on the fourth Thursday of November Congress declared Thanksgiving Day fall on the fourth Thursday of November. Benjamin Franklin is believed to have wanted the turkey as the national bird. Benjamin Franklin is believed to have wanted the turkey as the national bird.

Thanksgiving Day – Facts & Trivia 90% of U.S. homes will eat Turkey (45 Million) 90% of U.S. homes will eat Turkey (45 Million) The turkey can run 25 m.p.h. The turkey can run 25 m.p.h. Stuffing? 50% cook inside the turkey, 50% out Stuffing? 50% cook inside the turkey, 50% out Leftovers? Top 5: Sandwiches, Stew/Soup, Salad, Casserole and Stir-fry Leftovers? Top 5: Sandwiches, Stew/Soup, Salad, Casserole and Stir-fry 39 Million Americans travel 50+ miles that day 39 Million Americans travel 50+ miles that day On the way home, at least half will claim the heartburn is more family than food related On the way home, at least half will claim the heartburn is more family than food related

The Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Church of Ephesus Written about A.D. 60, from Rome, during Paul’s imprisonment there. Written about A.D. 60, from Rome, during Paul’s imprisonment there. Purpose to strengthen believers in their Christian Faith. Purpose to strengthen believers in their Christian Faith. No heresy or problem within the church. No heresy or problem within the church. A thanksgiving expressed in the language of worship and prayer. A thanksgiving expressed in the language of worship and prayer.

Ephesians 1:3

Ephesians 1:4-14

Ephesians 1:15-19

Paul’s response as a model to us He takes ACTION He takes ACTION He expresses GRATITUDE for them He expresses GRATITUDE for them He PRAYS for them asking God for the spirit of wisdom and revelation. He PRAYS for them asking God for the spirit of wisdom and revelation.

Application How to S.P.O.T. Thankful People

How to S.P.O.T Thankful People Thankful people SMILE Thankful people SMILE  “It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night,” Psalm 92:1-2

How to S.P.O.T Thankful People Thankful people PRAY Thankful people PRAY  “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.” John 17:24

How to S.P.O.T Thankful People Thankful people OBEY Thankful people OBEY  “But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were entrusted.” Romans 6:17

How to S.P.O.T Thankful People Thankful people TELL Thankful people TELL  “When all the people saw him walking and praising God, they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.” Acts 3:9,10