Shout Out: Who Have You Thanked Today?

GOD VIEW: The connection between gratitude and God's character, as shown through God's Big Story.

Gratitude sometimes feels like a lost art. Yet gratitude is an idea close to God’s heart. Think about all of the Bible stories where people gave thanks to God. The Israelites celebrated God with feasts and festivals. The writers of the Psalms wrote songs of praise to thank God for being faithful. Throughout this month, we hope kids will learn to be grateful for everything God has done: for the world God made, for the promises God has kept, and for the new life God offers the world through Jesus. When we remember all of these things, we can always be thankful.

GRATITUDE: Letting others know you see how they've helped you.

MEMORY VERSE: "Give thanks to the Lord, because He is good. His faithful love continues forever." (Psalm 136:1, NIrV)