“We may call one day in the year Thanksgiving Day, and fill it with song and gladness, remembering all the happy things we have enjoyed, all the pleasant events, all the blessings of our friendships, all our prosperities. But we cannot gather all our year’s thanksgivings into any brightest day. We cannot leave today without thanks, and then thank God tomorrow for today and tomorrow both. Today’s sunshine will not light tomorrow’s skies. Every day must be a thanksgiving day for itself.” ~ J.R. Miller, 1912 (The Thanksgiving Lesson)

“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)

Thanksgiving is not for one day, but for every day!

Gratitude awakens the heart, and what you didn’t believe in, now is possible.

“The joy of gratitude becomes the heartbeat of your promises.” ~ Kristianne Wargo

You are going to hit some potholes in life. You may even face them today. But what happens to you doesn’t need to dictate your gratitude one way or another.

The K.I.S.S. ~ In everything give thanks!

When you think about what has happened today, what can you give thanks for?

It doesn’t have to be only the good stuff. It can be the stuff that strangles your every breath. It can light up your world for years to come.

Whether it’s good or bad, in everything give thanks.

Now, you can choose to be fussy when life doesn’t go the way you planned. But that will only stir up greater issues in the long run.

Take some moments today and breathe in what makes your heart smile. No, the turkey may not be perfect. The house might have a few dust bunnies that escaped your cleaning cloth. Oh, you probably forgot something on your list. It’s not the end of the world.

See who is gathered in your home. Who is making all of the commotion? That’s what matters. Family and friends sharing life together.

Leave the perfect turkey for someone else on Instagram. Enjoy the messes that become the magnetic pull for what really matters.

“In everything give thanks.”