Christian Meaning Of Thanksgiving Day

He is the abundant giver of every good and perfect gift james 1 17 and the most perfect gift of all is jesus.

Christian meaning of thanksgiving day. On thanksgiving day and every day of the year let s remember that before we give thanks for the abundance we have received from god to first give thanks for who god is. The thanksgiving holiday was however unquestionably forged as a day of special thanks to the christian god for his ever present mercies. Individuals offered up sacrifices out of gratitude in the book of genesis.

The year of 1798 whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty god to obey his will to be grateful for his benefits and humbly implore his protection and favor and whereas both houses of congress have by their joint committee requested me to recommend to the people of the united states. It is certainly not a mandatory christian holiday but if you are a christian who celebrates the day be sure that you celebrate it in honor and gratitude to god.