Thanksgiving

All good things come from the Lord alone. It is important for us to acknowledge this and to praise Him for His wonderful gifts to us. This praise and thanksgiving is not for the Lord's sake, but for our own. Giving thanks to God opens our hearts to Him and brings us closer to heaven.

Blessings from the Lord

Title: Blessings from the Lord (#24)

The Lord is showering His blessings upon all people all the time — more than any of us can count. We, in turn, respond by blessing the Lord when we receive these gifts and share them with an open heart. Many of the Psalms recount some of the Lord's blessings to His people and offer blessings to Him in return.
The Lord's Fruitful Harvest

Title: The Lord's Fruitful Harvest (#48)

The end of the harvest is a joyful time in all cultures, and for thousands of years people have come together to celebrate and to thank the Lord for the bounty of the earth. But the Lord's gifts are not only those of the natural world. His love and wisdom are the spiritual food which will sustain us to eternity.
Give Glory to God

Title: Give Glory to God (#60)

In Luke chapter 17 we read about ten lepers who were healed by the Lord. Nine of these men simply continued on their way. But one returned to thank the Lord, falling down at His feet with gratitude and humility. Showing our gratitude to the Lord by living according to His will is how we can give Him the glory due His name.
Praise the Lord

Title: Praise the Lord (#36)

Music has been an important element of praising the Lord for thousands of years because it can express our emotions so fully and powerfully. One memorable example in the Word is when the children of Israel sang and danced to thank the Lord after He enabled them to cross the Red Sea in safety (Exodus 15).

Giving Thanks for Creation

Title: Giving Thanks for Creation (#12)

The New Church teaches that all of creation is intended to support us while we are living on this earth and to help us make our way to heaven. If we make full and best use of the natural and spiritual gifts the Lord gives us then we will be cooperating with His goal for creation — a heaven from the human race.