All of God’s children must overcome the temptation to allow God’s sovereign provision of our needs to be overshadowed by the pleasure of our bounty and blessings—especially during this very American celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here are some of the original thoughts.

George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh.” (2 Corinthians 10:3)

“Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.” (Ephesians 3:7)

“To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins.” (Acts 26:18)

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4:23)