Thanksgiving Demands a Direct Object
I am always reminded when approaching the Thanksgiving holiday of certain wonderful truths about being thankful. Let's look at them this week.
First, thanksgiving demands a direct object.
If you think back to sitting in grammar class, you might remember learning how a direct object is a word or phrase that receives the action of the verb. For example, in the sentence, "I love Marilynn," the direct object is Marilynn. She is the recipient of my love.
In the Bible, the direct object of thanksgiving is always God.
All we have comes from him. Every aspect of our life is a gift. Family, friends…
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