Fill Your Heart with Thanksgiving Helen Steiner Rice Take nothing for granted, for whenever you do The "joy of enjoying" is lessened for you ~ For we rob our own lives much more than we know When we fail to respond or in any way show Our thanks for the blessings that daily are ours . . . The warmth of the sun, the fragrance of flowers, The beauty of twilight, the freshness of dawn, The coolness of dew on a green velvet lawn, The kind little deeds so thoughtfully done, The favors of friends and the love that someone Unselfishly gives us in a myriad of ways, Expecting no payment and no words of praise ~ Oh, great is our loss when we no longer find A thankful response to things of this kind, For the joy of enjoying and the fullness of living Are found in the heart that is filled with Thanksgiving. Let us Give Thanks By Garrett Ann Schultz Let us give thanks for this wonderful day, For the gift of life and the hope to pray; The heavens fair and the earth so sweet, The friends so dear that we chance to meet. Let us give thanks for the sunshine bright, The light of dawn and the stars of night, The springtime rain and the summer breeze, The mountain, the streams, and the spreading trees. Let us give thanks for these blessings rare, For a family dear and the love we share; The little ones and the smiles bring, Such a goodly portion of everything. Let us give thanks in a humble way, With a peace in our hearts as we kneel to pray; Our eyes and our souls ever looking above; Let us give thanks to our God of love. God's Blessings Are Ours to Cherish By Anna Marie Edwards There is so much to be thankful for in this world The love of our family, A warm home, good friends, Our health and happiness The beauty that surrounds us. Yet when things aren't going our way, When sorrow enters our lives Or dreams seem out of reach, We too quickly forget how fortunate we really are. When difficulties occur, We must learn to rise above the Feelings os sadness and despair. We must accept the wisdom of God's plan And go on with our lives, Grateful for His many blessings, Secure in His love. "Be anxious for nothing, but in in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard ayou hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 Falling leaves script ffrom Dynamic Drive> Contents & Graphics Copyright © Susan's Garden of Friendship/2001 and the graphic artist listed. Our work is not Public Domain, and should NOT be taken from this site. Thank you.