Thankful for Calvin

Many of you already know that our dad, Calvin passed away on November 1st. It is a testament to his devotion to the Lord, his love for you, and the care and sovereignty of God that he had verses relating to Thanksgiving already loaded in and ready to be delivered throughout the month of November. It has been a comforting reminder of our call to be thankful and to praise the Lord even in the hard times.

Though you will no longer be receiving daily verses, we will be leaving this blog active so you will be able to come back to it and read over past verses at any time. Please remember that our dad loved you and we know that if he could leave you with one parting thought it would be to point you to the cross.

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
‭‭John‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Be thankful!

November 30 2018

Rev 19:6 Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, "Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

And that's the reason we give thanks! Not just in November, but everyday, give thanks.

Be thankful!

November 29 2018

Rev 5:11, 12 Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!"

He is WORTHY indeed! Give thanks today because HE IS WORTHY! And He is your Savior.

Be thankful!

November 28 2018

Psa 30:4 Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name.

Last month we talked about our attitude, and any time you sing praises to the LORD it will improve your attitude and you will be thankful.

Be thankful!

November 27 2018

Deu 28:1-6 "And if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God. Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field. Blessed shall be the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your ground and the fruit of your cattle, the increase of your herds and the young of your flock. Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl. Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.

It is a whole lot easier to be thankful when you are being blessed, than if you are being cursed. You should read the whole chapter. “faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God”

Be thankful!

November 26 2018

Php 4:6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Be careful to always pray about anything that you are anxious about with thanksgiving.

Be thankful!

November 25 2018

Psa 9:1,2 I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

Go recount all of the wonderful deeds of the LORD and be glad, with thankfulness of heart.

Be thankful!

November 24 2018

Eph 1:15,16 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

Give thanks for others in your life, and don't cease to pray for them.

Be thankful!

November 23 2018

2Co 9:11,12 You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.

Be generous, and be thankful about it.

Be thankful!

November 22 2018

1Co 1:4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus,

Spend some time today giving thanks for another.

And if you are all alone, or with lots of friends and family, know that you are never all alone, because His is with you. Be thankful and have a wonderful thanksgiving.

Be thankful!

November 21 2018

Psa 95:1,2 Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!

Sing a song of thanksgiving today! If you are not a gifted singer, go ahead and make a joyful noise, but maybe when you are in the car, by yourself.

Be thankful!

November 20 2018

Psa 107:8,9 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.

Don't be so busy in your life, trying to fill the longing in your soul with things of this world, although the things of this world may supply some pleasure but not a filling of the soul. Only He can fill the longing in your soul, and He fills our souls with good things. Be thankful!

Be thankful!

November 19 2018

Psa 106:1 Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!

Indeed our God is good! And He loves you with an everlasting love. Oh give Him thanks!

Be thankful!

November 18 2018

Psa 100:4,5 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

He is truly good, give Him thanks.

Be thankful!

November 17 2018

Psa 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

That's what we need to do, bless the LORD at all times!

Be thankful!

November 16 2018

Psa 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.

Give thanks to Him, for He is the lifter of your head.

Be thankful!

November 15 2018

Joh 14:1 "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.

Don't be troubled in your heart today, but be thankful.

Be thankful!

November 14 2018

Joh 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Oh give thanks for what the LORD has done!

Be thankful!

November 13 2018

Jas 1:16-17 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

Now that thought should make you thankful today.

Be thankful!

November 12 2018

Eph 2:8-10 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Beforehand, God prepared this day for you to walk in. So you don't get to brag about any of the works that you get to do today. But instead give thanks to Him who created them for you to walk in.