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Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! <\/span>
\nHis love endures forever. <\/span>
\nGive thanks to the God of gods. <\/span>
\nHis faithful love endures forever. <\/span>
\nGive thanks to the Lord of lords. <\/span>
\nHis faithful love endures forever. <\/span>
\nPsalms 136:1-3<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here on the Seeking Him<\/em><\/strong> devotional blog, we are focusing our thoughts for the next few weeks on giving thanks, gratitude, and being thankful. \u00a0This week our devotional writers have been so encouraging in reminding us that about our good God—Whose faithful love endures forever.\u00a0\u00a0Please click on the indivdual links to read each complete devotional; here are a few excerpts from their thoughts\u2026.<\/p>\n

In God’s Goodness<\/a><\/i>, Ann\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>wrote about our good God Whose love endures forever…<\/p>\n

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“This repeated refrain \u2018His love endures forever<\/em><\/span>\u2018 teaches us that God\u2019s love is the foundation for all His actions on our behalf and the fountainhead of all our thanksgiving. \u00a0His love includes His mercy, \u00a0His faithfulness, and His kindness. \u00a0God, by His nature, is good. \u00a0We are seeing His love always. \u00a0He sent His Son to die for us…”.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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In Aware of Being Thankful<\/em><\/a>, Tina<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0encouraged us to recognize the opportunities we have to be thankful (and say so)…<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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“Everyday, every morning, before our feet touch the ground, we should give thanks to God for a new day, a new opportunity to praise and serve Him. \u00a0As we do this, our hearts will change, we will grow stronger in our faith walk…”.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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In Steadfast<\/em><\/a>, Cynda<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0defined the word for us and gave us a broader understanding of God’s steadfast<\/strong> love…<\/p>\n

“I don\u2019t know about you, but there is nothing in my life, outside of God\u2019s love, that is immovable\u2026not subject to change\u2026resolutely firm and unwavering. \u00a0Life seems to be constant<\/em> change. How wonderful it is to know God\u2019s love remains firm…”.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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In What If<\/em>,<\/a> Ahmee<\/span><\/strong> shared a childhood game and the perspective it placed on thinking about God’s faithful love…<\/p>\n

“Remembering that made me think\u2026<\/p>\n