The First Course:
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”
(G. K. Chesterton — 1874-1936. Columnist and author extraordinaire; called the best writer of the twentieth century.)
The Second Course:
“The unthankful heart…discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!”
(Henry Ward Beecher — 1813-1887. Congregationalist minister, known for his support of the abolition of slavery.)
The Third Course:
“Thanksgiving gives effect to prayer, and frees from anxious carefulness by making all God’s dealings matter for praise, not merely for resignation, much less murmuring. Peace is the companion of thanksgiving.”
(Author Unknown – Quoted in Jamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary on the Whole Bible, Philippians 4:6.)
May wonders and mercies surround you this Thanksgiving Day, bringing you peace and happiness!
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Reblogged this on Elizabeth Karlsson.
Thank you very much for the reblog, Elizabeth, and for becoming a follower of From the Inside Out. I’m delighted you find the posts meaningful. I browsed through several posts on your blog, including the drawings of “A Little Boy Reading.” Very cute, and very true!
Happy Thanksgiving, Nancy! Thank you for these wonderful quotes. I hope your day is filled with blessings. 🙂
Thank you, Rebeca. We did enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving, celebrating with good friends. Time with family will have to wait until Christmas. I pray you had a delightful day with your children and extended family!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing these wonderful pieces of wisdom. You are a blessing
You’re welcome, Heidi. I’m so glad you found the quotes meaningful!
I pray you and Pastor Steve had a wonderful Thanksgiving. God’s blessings to you both. 🙂
We did have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Laura. Now I know why: you were praying for us! May God bless YOU for your thoughtfulness and caring.
I’m so very thankful that my parents are with me still… A privilege to live next door to them. The three of us spent Thanksgiving together, sweeter with each passing year. Thankfulness and peace…I loved the third course!
May this Christmas season also be a sweet time of togetherness, thankfulness, and peace. God bless you, Cheri!