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Key Bible Verse: Won't God, who gave us Christ, also give us everything else? … He is the one who has given us right standing with himself (Romans 8:32–33). Bonus Reading:Romans 8:31–39

Pastor Doyle Masters was stricken with cancer at the age of 48. After the doctor informed him that his cancer was inoperable, Doyle wrote a letter to his congregation: "The options open to me medically are minimal and at best do not promise renewed energy nor longevity. The other option is to turn this over to God in faith for His healing and ultimate will. This we have been directed by God to do. These past few days have rolled over us like an avalanche, leaving in their wake some central certainties which make up my Thanksgiving list.

"Out of the dark night of the soul has come the sunlight of God's love. I am thankful for God who is real and personal, for a Christ who is present in power, and for the Holy Spirit who is by our side in every struggle. My gratitude overflows for a faith that is unwavering in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, and for the personal practice of prayer that brings all God's promises to bear in my situation …

"My Thanksgiving list is made this year not from what I have but from Who has me—a God who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all I ask or think."

—Maxie Dunnam in The Communicators Commentary

My Response: I'll go beyond thanks for tangible items to intangible benefits such as …

Thought to Apply: God has two dwellings; one in heaven, the other in a meek, thankful heart.

—Izaak Walton

Adapted from The Communicators Commentary (Word) by permission.

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Grant me a heart, O Lord, that honors You because it is grateful.

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