BUT giving thanks (Psalm 50:23)

BUT giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me.

If you keep to my path,

I will reveal to you the salvation of God.”

Psalm 50:23

I never thought of giving Thanks as a sacrifice... But it truly is. Just like how I taught my children when they were young that a gift was not there's until they said thank you. Sometimes they didn't want to take the time to say thank you - it was like a sacrifice to them. It's nice to know that something that cost us nothing honors God.

BUT the Lord comes to rescue (Psalm 34:19)

The righteous person faces many troubles,
    BUT the Lord comes to the rescue each time,

Psalm 34:19

Be still my friend. God's timing is not always our timing BUT He will rescue you.
 Keep holding on to Him and not your circumstances.

BUT conquer evil by doing good (Romans 12:21)

Don’t let evil conquer you, 

BUT conquer evil by doing good.

Romans 12:21

This is one worth memorizing and teaching our children. It is so fun to watch
 peoples fire go out when you are genuinely kind to them.

BUT have Him up for us (Romans 8:32)

Since He did not spare even his own Son 

BUT gave Him up for us all,

 won’t he also give us everything else?

Romans 8:32

Sometimes I think we simplify that God gave up His son for 33 years for us all! as a parent who had  a child for 22 years before she went to heaven this verse means so much. God will not hold anything good back from us. Just remember He knows what is best- trust Him.

BUT whoever trust in the Lord (Proverbs 29:25)

I agree we live in a scary time- with diseases, wars, weather etc. Just remember no matter what is happening around you Trust in the Lord- He's got in His hand.

BUT brimming with worship (Hebrews 12:28)

Do you see what we’ve got?

An unshakable kingdom!

And do you see how thankful we must be?

Not only thankful, 

BUT brimming with worship, deeply reverent before God.

Hebrews 12:28 (msg)

LOVE this. let's not just be thankful this November let's start brimming over with Worship!

BUT a perverse tongue (proverbs 10:31)

From the mouth of the righteous comes

the fruit of wisdom,
   BUT  a perverse tongue will be silenced.

Proverbs 10:31

Maybe you are tired of people talking about you and even talking to you negatively. Hold tight to this verse and wait... a perverse tongue will be silenced.

BUT in everything (Phillippians 4:6)

BUT on every word (Matthew 4:4)

Jesus answered, “It is written:

‘Man shall not live on bread alone,

BUT on every word that comes from the mouth of God

Matthew 4:4
As you start to plan your Thanksgiving meal remember to include on the menu God's word. Share His word with your family that your feast may be complete.

BUT I will sing (Psalm 59:16)

BUT I will sing of your strength,
    in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
    my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 59:16

No matter what you are going through start your morning with praise. It has an amazing power to give you strength to make it through the day.

BUT... in every situation (Philippians 4:6-7)

Do not be anxious about anything,

 BUT...

 in every situation, 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 your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7
As we begin November let us lay aside all our worries and frustrations and become Thankful. You will be amazed at how your worries will shrink when you begin to Thank God for all you have.