Ending the Year With Thanksgiving

Scripture Reading:
“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18

🕊️ MEDITATION
Thanksgiving is deeper than gratitude for good moments — it is faith that recognizes God in all moments.
Some prayers were answered this year.
Some were delayed.
Some came in ways you didn’t expect.
Yet in all things, God remained faithful.
Thanksgiving acknowledges that even when things didn’t turn out as planned, God was still present, still working, and still good.

When you end the year with thanksgiving, you close the door to bitterness and open the door to peace and more from God.

📌 THREE REASONS TO END THE YEAR WITH THANKSGIVING

1. Thanksgiving Honors God Beyond Outcomes: God deserves thanks whether the season was easy or hard.
   Scripture:
   “Giving thanks always for all things unto God…” — Ephesians 5:20
2. Thanksgiving Preserves Your Heart: Gratitude guards you against bitterness and pride.
   Scripture:
   “Be careful for nothing… with thanksgiving let your requests be made known.” — Philippians 4:6
3. Thanksgiving Multiplies Blessings: Grateful hearts attract more grace.
   Scripture:
   “He took the five loaves… and gave thanks.” — John 6:11

🔍 REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What difficult moment can I still thank God for?
Have I thanked God only for results or also for preservation?
Is my heart free from complaint as the year ends?

🙏 PRAYER
Father, I thank You for this year — for every lesson, every protection, and every provision.
Thank You for what You did, what You allowed, and what You are still doing.
I choose gratitude over complaint and peace over bitterness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

🔥 DECLARATIONS
I give You thanks always and my faith expands.
In joy and always, gratitude reigns.
No murmuring sound — thanksgiving abounds in my life.
My heart stays bright always with thankful sight.
I thank You still because You’ve done me well.

📌 ACTION POINT FOR TODAY
Write down at least five things you are thankful for from this year.

🙏 PRAYER FOCUS
A thankful heart that honors God in every season.

Evang Ademola Elemo