1. Kim May Sr. Pastor

2. “The Art of Thankfulness” “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” Psalm 106:1

3. Thanksgiving is spiritual attire we must choose to put on everyday.

4. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

5. Foster Gratitude 1.Prayer – Talk to God. Get your concerns out. “Pour out your hearts to Him for God is our refuge.” (Psalm 62:8)

6. Foster Gratitude 1.Prayer – Talk to God. Get your concerns out. “Pour out your hearts to Him for God is our refuge.” (Psalm 62:8) 2.Petition – Ask God. Get your focus up. “I will lift up my eyes to the hills…My help comes from the Lord.” (Psalm 121:1-2)

7. Foster Gratitude 1.Prayer – Talk to God. Get your concerns out. “Pour out your hearts to Him for God is our refuge.” (Psalm 62:8) 2.Petition – Ask God. Get your focus up. “I will lift up my eyes to the hills…My help comes from the Lord.” (Psalm 121:1-2) 3.Thanksgiving – Thank God. Get your heart right. Get your heart right.

8. We have 87 cents and (thankfully) all the promises of God.

9. …I thank God it is ‘as poor, yet making many rich.’

10. We have 87 cents and (thankfully) all the promises of God. …I thank God it is ‘as poor, yet making many rich.’ We could not help our eyes filling with tears of gratitude. Hudson Taylor

11. Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. Cicero

12. Thanksgiving is the doorway for the entrance of love.

13. We know that grateful kids are happier and more satisfied with their lives. Dr. Froh

14. 5 Strategies to Teach Children Gratitude (Dr. Froh, Hofstra University)

15. 1.Model gratitude

16. 5 Strategies to Teach Children Gratitude (Dr. Froh, Hofstra University) 1.Model gratitude 2.Emphasize the positive

17. 5 Strategies to Teach Children Gratitude (Dr. Froh, Hofstra University) 1.Model gratitude 2.Emphasize the positive 3.Curtail commerce

18. 5 Strategies to Teach Children Gratitude (Dr. Froh, Hofstra University) 1.Model gratitude 2.Emphasize the positive 3.Curtail commerce 4.Serve together

19. 5 Strategies to Teach Children Gratitude (Dr. Froh, Hofstra University) 1.Model gratitude 2.Emphasize the positive 3.Curtail commerce 4.Serve together 5.Take the long road