Dearly beloved St. James family members
“In every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6.
On November 28rd Thursday we commemorate Thanksgiving Day. A study by psychologist Robert Emmons divided volunteers into three groups, each making weekly journal entries. One group wrote five things they were grateful for. One described five daily hassles. And a control group listed five events that had impacted them in a small way. The study results revealed that those in the gratitude group felt better about their lives overall, were more optimistic about the future, and reported fewer health problems. Giving thanks has a way of changing the way we look at life. Thanksgiving can even make us happier. The Bible has long extolled the benefits of giving thanks to God, as doing so reminds us of His character. The Psalms repeatedly call God’s people to provide him with thanks because “the Lord is good and his love endures forever” (Psalm 100:5) and to thank Him for His unfailing love and wonde