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Be Thankful all Year Through

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We Need to Be Thankful

Thanksgiving - a day in November that's primarily an American holiday. Although other countries also have their own Thanksgiving days, in my home country this celebration has become an excuse to overeat and watch football and parades. This which was created as a day to give glory to the Creator for the blessings He gives us all year has become just another commercialized period of creative ways to increase commerce and spur the economy. And just in case Thanksgiving won't be the money maker they hope it will be, Christmas commercials and carols will begin playing long before this thankful day. Most hearty shoppers are much more concerned about "Black Friday" specials than the beautiful opportunity for gratitude we've been given.

One horrendous symptom of the problem is also one of my pet peeves, the phrase "Macy's Day Parade." Even the media has referred to this beautiful holiday using those words. We've gotten so far from the real meaning of this special day. It's time for us to step up and take the holiday back for what it was meant to be.

So, this is a page dedicated to giving you ways to revive the holiday. Scroll down, you'll find multiple ways for you to praise God and show the world what Thanksgiving really means.

Folks from every country are encouraged to participate. If you have a Thanksgiving Day in your part of the world, share the date with us in your post. I'm looking forward to discovering people who understand the real meaning of Thanksgiving Day and want to help me spread the word . . . We are Grateful to our Creator!

30 days of Thankfulness

Don't miss out on Thanksgiving

type=textOften we rush right past Thanksgiving into Christmas. So Sycamore Tree Church celebrated 30 days of Thankfulness in November of 2010.

We were challenged to post on Twitter and Facebook everyday in November something we are thankful for. We did it again in 2011 with even more participation than last year and we'll do it once more in 2012. You can help us get the world involved.

Use #PraiseGod on Twitter or just make your Facebook Status "I am Thankful" and what you're thankful for. Obviously, you can do this year round! But we hope you'll especially consider joining us in our campaign during November.

Let's give God some praise as we celebrate Thanksgiving and not allow this holiday to get lost in our rush from Halloween to Christmas.

What are you Thankful for?

This is the place for you to leave a note about your thankulness. I'd love to see this list filled and running over by Thanksgiving!
You can leave a comment, too, if you like, but don't forget to share your gratitude for what God has given!

  • cindipjones Nov 6, 2011 @ 10:10 pm | delete
    I am thankful for the promise of everlasting life. I am thankful that this world is not my home and I am thankful for a very present God.
  • Kay Savant Oct 26, 2011 @ 11:10 am | delete
    I am thankful for my precious family! God has given me a husband x 40 years who loves me unconditionally. From that love, I have 2 of the most wonderful and loving daughters in the world! I have a son-in-law who is a Christian and loves my daughter, and from their love, I have 2 amazing granddaughters who light up my life! Thank you God!
  • Tambria Oct 10, 2011 @ 11:37 am | delete
    My husband Bob and the love we have shared for 31 years. From that love has come many blessings. Our three sons being the most important.
  • awelldressedbullet Nov 23, 2010 @ 6:39 pm | delete
    Congratulations for being included on the Best of Lists, 75 Lenses You Shouldn't Miss This Thanksgiving by SquidTeam, and Happy Thanksgiving! - Kathy
  • d-artist Nov 15, 2010 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    I am Thankful for my Life! I Thank and Praise God daily for all He has done and given me, and for His ever-loving kindness...Thanksgiving should be daily.
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Thankgiving in one Word!

(or a phrase . . . or a sentence)

Go ahead, share what you thankful for! Tell the world! You can vote up or down things other have listed. Stop back often to see what others are posting!

VOTE!!! VOTE!!! - Don't forget to vote! Click the "up arrow" to vote for the one you are most thankful for.

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Friends

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Thankful that this lens was chosen to be one of the Top 25 Thanksgiving lenses on Squidoo!

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Jesus

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My Family

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My Church Family!!!

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Hot Running Water!!!!

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Great Parents and In-Law!! I am blessed!

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My Ohio Valley Emmaus Family

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A Job I enjoy

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All those in my growing up who helped me meet Jesus!

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Freedom

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Rest

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But you can give thanks all year round!

Special thanks to all who participated in 30 Days of Thankfulness in 2011! I'm grateful to each of you. I hope you'll invite more people to join us in 2012 as we attempt to give God glory for all He does throughout the year!

Countdown to Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving: November 22, 2012

One More Thing to Be Thankful For

I'm so thankful for all the support this endeavor has received this year. All over Facebook my friends are being thankful! When I've mentioned this goal in large groups, I get hoots, hollers and applause. The number of hits this page is getting and the number of people actually trying to keep Thanksgiving in the forefront in the midst of all of the Christmas commercials is a tremendous blessing to me! Thank you so much for helping share this vision to show our gratitude to our maker!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thankful in all circumstances . . .

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Lynne Modranski is a follower of Jesus Christ who is grateful for all the blessings her Heavenly Father pours out every day.
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