Scriptures: Romans 8:31-39, 12:10, 1 John 2:1, John 5:22

For a Christ-follower, every day is thanksgiving day. Regardless of our circumstances, our environment, or our conditions that may come our way, we can live a life of gratitude to God. In this message, especially suited for the the North American Thanksgiving holiday season, Dr. Merritt outlines biblical reasons for thanksgiving. When we set aside our personal challenges and look to God, we find that we all have much to be grateful for.

"It is not easy and it seems with each passing day it gets more difficult. You are going to have good days and you are going to have bad days, but even on your worst day it ought to be Thanksgiving Day, because you can know and love and serve a God that stands for you, with you and by you no matter what." --Dr. Merritt

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