The Thanksgiving Attitude

[222 words] In 1623, Governor William Bradford issued the first proclamation of American Thanksgiving. In that decree, he directed the Pilgrim Fathers to gather and “render thanksgiving to ye Almighty God for all His blessings.” Since that time, there have been countless Thanksgiving proclamations by presidents and governors of our land. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, we are called to set aside a “day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens.”  As Christians, we should have an attitude of gratitude for all the great blessings our Heavenly Father has bestowed on us.  The Bible says: “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 5:19-20).  And, “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in…