Thanksgiving Day isn’t just a national holiday—it’s a powerful spiritual posture. True gratitude is more than a list of blessings—it’s a doorway to God’s presence. Psalm 100 doesn’t just suggest thankfulness; it commands it. And it doesn’t stop at private prayer—it moves us into praise. When we thank God, we enter His courts. We move closer to the King.

Today, no matter what’s on the table—or who is missing from the table—thank Him. Thank Him for forgiveness that cancels your past, for grace that holds you now, and for the hope that nothing can shake. Thank Him for His Word, His Spirit, His people. Gratitude reshapes the heart and refocuses the soul.

This year, don’t let the busyness or emotion of the day steal your focus. Let it deepen your worship. Gather with others and give thanks—not just for what God has done, but for who He is.

Life Lesson: Thanksgiving isn’t a once-a-year event; it’s a daily invitation into the presence of God.

Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your goodness, mercy, and faithfulness. I choose gratitude today—not because everything is easy, but because You are always good. Draw me near to You as I give thanks, and let my life reflect Your love and truth.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee

Senior Pastor
The Bridge
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This Thanksgiving, Share More Than a Meal

As you gather around the table this Thanksgiving, remember—some of the people you love most may be carrying silent burdens, questions, or wounds. What an opportunity to share the love and forgiveness of Jesus—not by preaching, but by your presence, your kindness, your words of truth spoken in love.

Let your gratitude overflow in conversations filled with grace. Point to the One who gave everything so we could be forgiven. Be gentle. Be bold. Be real. This might be the moment someone needs to hear that God still loves them and that it’s not too late to turn to Him.

Let’s give thanks and give Jesus this year.