{"id":89,"count":27,"description":"Introduction\r\nAs a month of harvest, we often see November as a season of giving thanks. Practicing gratitude should come naturally, but our selfish and sinful nature often get in the way. Yet, the Bible tells us much about giving thanks. Practicing gratitude can humble us, make us more whole, and deepen our relationship with our Lord.\r\n\r\nAnn Voskamp states it this way in her book, One Thousand Gifts: \u201cWe only enter into the full life if our faith gives thanks. Because how else do we accept His free gift of salvation if not with thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is the evidence of our acceptance of whatever He gives. Thanksgiving is the manifestation of our Yes! to His Grace.\u201d (pg. 39).\r\n\r\nWould it surprise you to learn that scientific research shows that the practice of gratitude changes your brain and thought patterns into something calmer? It can lead to more happiness.\r\nBut it is not just about a practice. It is about giving thanks to the One who gave up everything to restore us to a right relationship with Him: Jesus!\r\n\u2003\r\nWe invite you to spend the next 27 days intentionally meditating on Scriptures that give thanks, and to discover the meaning of a life of Eucharisteo. \r\n\r\n\u201cIn the original language, \u201che gave thanks\u201d reads \u201ceucharisteo.\u201d The root word of eucharisteo is charis, meaning \u201cgrace.\u201d Jesus took the bread and saw it as grace and gave thanks. He took the bread and knew it to be a gift and gave thanks. Eucharisteo, thanksgiving, envelopes the Greek word for grace, charis. But it also holds its derivative, the Greek word chara, meaning \u201cjoy.\u201d Charis. Grace. Eucharisteo. Thanksgiving. Chara. Joy.\u201d (Ann Voskamp, pg. 33).\r\n\r\nAs you meditate, each day we invite you to let these passages from God\u2019s word lead you into a time of prayer. \r\n\u2003\r\nHow to use this journal\r\n\r\nFor the next 4 weeks we\u2019ll follow a three-day pattern, focusing on one particular passage of scripture for three days at a time. Those three days would look like this:\r\n\r\nDay 1 - READ: \r\n1. Enter this time of scripture reading with a short prayer: \u201cOpen the eyes of my heart, Lord. I want to see You.\u201d  \r\n2. Read and meditate on the passage at the top. If you have more than one translation available, read different translations. You can find many translations together at www.biblegateway.com or at www.youversion.com. \r\n3. Write the verse out on paper. Circle or highlight parts of the passage where God may especially speak to you. \r\n4. Make the verses prominent in your day. Perhaps memorize them or place them where you can see them frequently through the day\r\n5. Use these verses as a guide for prayer\r\nDay 2 - REFLECT: \r\n1. Write out as much of the passage as you can remember, then re-read the passage.\r\n2. Spend a few minutes thinking about the passage and answering the reflection questions provided.\r\n3. Reflect on whether these verses convict you of anything you need to confess before the father.\r\n4. Reflect on what the verses say to you that give you cause for thanksgiving.\r\n5. Take time in confession and in thanksgiving for what God has shown you in these verses.\r\nDay 3 \u2013 RESPOND\r\n1. Re-read the verses, then write them down, but this time in your own words.\r\n2. Reflect on what the verses mean to you. How can we practically apply the gratitude we\u2019ve learned in the Word?\r\n3. How can God act in you from these verses? Who could benefit from what you\u2019ve learned? Pray to God seeking his action in your life and in others that you know.\r\nThere are 9 selected scriptures. We\u2019ll repeat this three-day pattern for each, for a total of 27 days.\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, November 24, we have the opportunity to respond to our gratitude at our GMCC worship service. Then, we\u2019ll take a special offering to provide additional support to various ministry partners.\r\nPlease consider giving an extra financial gift on that day above and beyond your usual tithe. \r\n\r\nMay the Lord bless us and be blessed by us during this season of thanksgiving!\r\n","link":"https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/category\/posts\/give-thanks-and-pray\/","name":"Give Thanks and Pray","slug":"give-thanks-and-pray","taxonomy":"category","parent":26,"meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Give Thanks and Pray Archives - Green Mountain Christian Church<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/category\/posts\/give-thanks-and-pray\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Give Thanks and Pray Archives - Green Mountain Christian Church\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Introduction As a month of harvest, we often see November as a season of giving thanks. Practicing gratitude should come naturally, but our selfish and sinful nature often get in the way. Yet, the Bible tells us much about giving thanks. Practicing gratitude can humble us, make us more whole, and deepen our relationship with our Lord. Ann Voskamp states it this way in her book, One Thousand Gifts: \u201cWe only enter into the full life if our faith gives thanks. Because how else do we accept His free gift of salvation if not with thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is the evidence of our acceptance of whatever He gives. Thanksgiving is the manifestation of our Yes! to His Grace.\u201d (pg. 39). Would it surprise you to learn that scientific research shows that the practice of gratitude changes your brain and thought patterns into something calmer? It can lead to more happiness. But it is not just about a practice. It is about giving thanks to the One who gave up everything to restore us to a right relationship with Him: Jesus! \u2003 We invite you to spend the next 27 days intentionally meditating on Scriptures that give thanks, and to discover the meaning of a life of Eucharisteo. \u201cIn the original language, \u201che gave thanks\u201d reads \u201ceucharisteo.\u201d The root word of eucharisteo is charis, meaning \u201cgrace.\u201d Jesus took the bread and saw it as grace and gave thanks. He took the bread and knew it to be a gift and gave thanks. Eucharisteo, thanksgiving, envelopes the Greek word for grace, charis. But it also holds its derivative, the Greek word chara, meaning \u201cjoy.\u201d Charis. Grace. Eucharisteo. Thanksgiving. Chara. Joy.\u201d (Ann Voskamp, pg. 33). As you meditate, each day we invite you to let these passages from God\u2019s word lead you into a time of prayer. \u2003 How to use this journal For the next 4 weeks we\u2019ll follow a three-day pattern, focusing on one particular passage of scripture for three days at a time. Those three days would look like this: Day 1 &#8211; READ: 1. Enter this time of scripture reading with a short prayer: \u201cOpen the eyes of my heart, Lord. I want to see You.\u201d 2. Read and meditate on the passage at the top. If you have more than one translation available, read different translations. You can find many translations together at www.biblegateway.com or at www.youversion.com. 3. Write the verse out on paper. Circle or highlight parts of the passage where God may especially speak to you. 4. Make the verses prominent in your day. Perhaps memorize them or place them where you can see them frequently through the day 5. Use these verses as a guide for prayer Day 2 &#8211; REFLECT: 1. Write out as much of the passage as you can remember, then re-read the passage. 2. Spend a few minutes thinking about the passage and answering the reflection questions provided. 3. Reflect on whether these verses convict you of anything you need to confess before the father. 4. Reflect on what the verses say to you that give you cause for thanksgiving. 5. Take time in confession and in thanksgiving for what God has shown you in these verses. Day 3 \u2013 RESPOND 1. Re-read the verses, then write them down, but this time in your own words. 2. Reflect on what the verses mean to you. How can we practically apply the gratitude we\u2019ve learned in the Word? 3. How can God act in you from these verses? Who could benefit from what you\u2019ve learned? Pray to God seeking his action in your life and in others that you know. There are 9 selected scriptures. We\u2019ll repeat this three-day pattern for each, for a total of 27 days. On Sunday, November 24, we have the opportunity to respond to our gratitude at our GMCC worship service. Then, we\u2019ll take a special offering to provide additional support to various ministry partners. Please consider giving an extra financial gift on that day above and beyond your usual tithe. 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It is about giving thanks to the One who gave up everything to restore us to a right relationship with Him: Jesus! \u2003 We invite you to spend the next 27 days intentionally meditating on Scriptures that give thanks, and to discover the meaning of a life of Eucharisteo. \u201cIn the original language, \u201che gave thanks\u201d reads \u201ceucharisteo.\u201d The root word of eucharisteo is charis, meaning \u201cgrace.\u201d Jesus took the bread and saw it as grace and gave thanks. He took the bread and knew it to be a gift and gave thanks. Eucharisteo, thanksgiving, envelopes the Greek word for grace, charis. But it also holds its derivative, the Greek word chara, meaning \u201cjoy.\u201d Charis. Grace. Eucharisteo. Thanksgiving. Chara. Joy.\u201d (Ann Voskamp, pg. 33). 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