Lisa Notes: Who are you thanking?

Today is Thanksgiving.
If you’re giving thanks, who are you thanking?

When you give a gift, it’s to somebody (even if it’s a faceless organization). For every giver there is a receiver.

So when you give thanks, who are you giving it to?
How aware are you of your recipient?

What are the requirements for any sort of thanksgiving to happen?

Something we’re thankful for and somebody to thank.

Seems so obvious, but I think I need to say it because it’s amazing how many people can say, “I’m thankful for . . .” without admitting that God is there to hear their thanks.

~ Noël Piper, Treasuring God in Our Traditions

The next time you catch yourself saying, “I’m thankful for...” remember to add who you’re giving your thanks to.

Today I’m thanking the Father for being the recipient of our thanksgivings.

   Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.
    Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.
    Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever.
    Psalm 136:1-3

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Who do you give thanks to?

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Julie · 702 weeks ago

Happy Thanksgiving my encouraging bloggy sister.! Thankful TO God FOR blogland sisterhood. Hugs, Lisa!.... xo
My recent post Thanksgiving Day...Overflowing Gratitude to the Lord!

floyd · 702 weeks ago

I too am thankful to our Father in heaven. All things come from His hand. Thanks for a great reminder on this day of thanks. God bless.
My recent post A THANKFUL HEART

Dianna · 702 weeks ago

I am thankful to the Father for you and the encouragement that I receive every time I come here. Sometimes the encouragement comes in the form of conviction...but I thank Him for that as well, because in the end it does encourage my heart. Hugs to you, Lisa.

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barbarah 65p · 702 weeks ago

I've wondered that, too, when I've heard various people on TV talk about being thankful -- thankful to Whom? So sad that many don't recognize the Giver of all, but I am so grateful for all He is and all He does.
My recent post Happy Thanksgiving!

Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving!

ShaunieFriday 84p · 702 weeks ago

You're right Lisa--Thanksgiving is not just a vague appreciation for what you have, but a personal expression of gratitude to the One who makes everything in your life possible. The world talks a lot about being thankful and giving back, but not much about the One that deserves their thanks.
My recent post Lessons in Bread-Making from the Bread of Life

Caroline · 702 weeks ago

That gratitude directed to God (who more than deserves it) helps us remember the gift of grace He so freely gives. Great point and reminder today, Lisa. Thank you (and thanking God for working through you).
My recent post Five Minute Friday: Grateful

Faith Barista Bonnie · 701 weeks ago

Hey, Lisa! I REALLY like this... I don't think I've prayed Thank you *TO* at our Thanksgiving meals. Meaning variation to wordie girls like us, right?! :)
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