“In everything give thanks, in everything give thanks,
For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
In everything give thanks, in everything give thanks,
For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
 
“His grace has no measure 
His mercies no end.
His love has no boundaries known unto men.
For out of the infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth and He giveth, and He giveth again.”
 
I have been singing these two songs in my heart and on my lips as this week we will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day, our national holiday for giving thanks.  It is a wonderful time for those who are of the household of God to give thanks and glory to Him as we reflect and rejoice in all the wonderful blessings that are ours from God our Father in Christ.  
 
Chosen:
“…He chose us in Him (Christ Jesus) before the foundation of the world…”  Ephesians 1:4
 
Called:
“And those whom He thus foreordained, He also called…” Romans 8:30
 
Born from above:
“…What is born of the Spirit is spirit.”  John 3:6
 
Justified:
“Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”  Romans 5:1
 
Sanctified:
“And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.”  John 17:19
 
Beloved children of God:
“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.”  Romans 8:16
And so,
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children…” Ephesians 5:1
 
No matter what our present circumstances may be, we have the promise of Romans 8:28 for which we are very thankful,
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”
 
This is followed by two awesome verses:
“For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He (Jesus) might be the first born of many brethren.”  
Vs. 29
 
Then verse 30 sums up the glorious blessings listed above:
“Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called these He also justified; and whom He justified these He glorified.”
 
We have all these blessings, and so very many more, through the life, death, resurrection and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, the beloved Son of God.  To Him be blessing, praise, honor and glory now and forever more!  Amen
 
May you all have a glorious thankful day with family and friends!