When the year is nearing its close, it is a good time for us to take stock of the blessings we have received during the year. As we look back over the year, we can

see that there were many a blessing "in disguise" which we would have recognized at the time had we gotten behind the appearance to the reality of God. Now, in

taking stock of your demonstrations, do not rehash old difficulties, problems, and grievances. Remember this is to be an inventory of the good you have received, not

a rehearsal of past mistakes. Then, when you have counted your blessings, if you feel that you could have done better, take it a step further. In the commercial

field, a firm takes an inventory not only to find out what goods it has on hand, but also to see if it cannot improve its business through more judicious merchandising.

Likewise in your spiritual inventory, you should use it as a basis for making further progress. You can take a step forward by asking yourself:

 1. When a problem arises do I "Golden Key" the situation by seeing God where the trouble seems to be?  

2. Have I gotten rid of anger, fear and resentment?

3. Have I forgiven everyone whom I think has injured me? Jesus made this one of the cardinal points in the great

Lord's Prayer. We are to ask God to forgive us as we have forgiven others. If you put these things into practice, then next year at this time your spiritual inventory

will reflect the differences, for there will be many more blessings to count.  The art of being thankful is a large part of the practice of Truth. We start with

the knowledge that all good comes from universal Mind. As sons and daughters of  the Most High, we have potentially all the attributes of God. Our thankfulness is

nourished by a realization of the omnipresence of Good, and a ready acceptance of the conclusions that flow from this central Truth.

It is essential that we put our gratitude to work every day. The universal harmony can express through you, as you. As you practice gratitude for the unlimited good

that is yours, and as you put your blessings to work, blessings will manifest and multiply. When we give thanks we open the way for great demonstrations by

recognizing the Presence and praising it, by thanking the Father for Spiritual quickening.

Thanksgiving Prayer - Joseph Murphy

I give thanks sincerely and humbly for all the goodness, truth, and beauty which

flow through me. I have a grateful uplifted heart for all the good that has come

to me in mind, body, and affairs. I radiate love and goodwill to all mankind. I

lift them up in my thoughts and feelings. I always show my gratitude and give thanks

for all my blessings. The grateful heart brings my mind and heart in intimate union

with the creative power of the Cosmos. My thankful and exalted state of mind leads

me along the way by which all good things come.

"Enter into the gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: Be thankful

unto him, and bless his name."

Emmet Fox

THANKSGIVING DAY IS A PURELY AMERICAN FESTIVAL. It dates back to the early settlers who gave thanks for the bountiful crops that meant health and well-being during the coming winter. And so down through the years a day has always been set aside so that Americans of all faiths might acknowledge to God the many blessings they have received.

Now, no one needs to wait for Thanksgiving Day to give thanks to God. Indeed, we should make praise and thanksgiving a regular part of our prayers.

You will remember that Jesus said, "What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." It is quite obvious from this that if you really believe that you shall receive them, then you should not only give thanks after your good is at hand, but you should constantly show your faith in God by giving thanks for the blessings you expect to receive.

Indeed, this is the royal road to demonstration, because we are not only confirming to ourselves our complete faith in the power and goodness of God, but we are acknowledging the receipt of that good from the Giver of all perfect gifts, God Himself. With praise and thanksgiving all obstacles can be overcome.

Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the Most High (Psalm 50: 14).

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I love the Land of Thankfulness where blessings overflow;

I claim it as my native home, most charming land I know;

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