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Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving

Posted by Peter Grandich at 2:07 PM on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Americans will be wishing one another Happy Thanksgiving but how many of us will be thanking God? And how many of us will fail to do so many times throughout the year? And if we do pray will our prayers be self-centered? I know for me my prayers are usually seeking His assistance or a 911 call versus just praising Him for being Him.

We’re called to be obedient by praising Him and when we do we’re blessed. God is the author of every good thing and should receive the honor. When I was a legend in my own mind, God was at best an assistant to my success. I was too caught up in matters of the world and I failed miserably in truly expressing my gratitude to our Lord. Only know have I begun to give Him my requests with thanksgiving. By doing so, I’m finally at peace knowing he guards my heart and mind against a world filled with anxiety and concern.

Remember, giving thanks can be done any time and any place. I’m no longer embarrassed or concern about what other people may think when I offer thanks at a dining table in public or at home. I’m no longer worried to respond to someone’s notation of a good thing that happened to them by responding with a “praise God”.

May everyone have a most blessed Thanksgiving and remember where all our blessings come from. Our office will reopen on Monday. The holidays can be a sad or depressed time for some. Please email me at peter@grandich.com if you feel down or troubled.

12 Responses to “Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving”

  1. john feal says:

    My friend who I love and would die for,I hope your Thansgiving is blessed and happy. Be safe and strong,and know you are loved by the 9/11 responder community. I am humbled to call you my friend.

    John Feal

  2. Charlie Giles says:

    Peter You could not have said it any better. Many times we all forget the true meaning of the Holidays. I hope that this Thanksgiving & Christmas Season bring you & yours much Love, Joy Health & Happiness. May God Bless You Today, Tomorrow & Always! I am humbled to have such a giving caring person as a Friend!

  3. Peter Grandich says:

    John – America will never know how thankful we all should be to the 911 responders. I would hope all my readers visit your website at http://fealgoodfoundation.com
    It’s been a true blessing to be a very small part of the outreach you and your foundation give to the men and women who responded for the many of us.

  4. George McGovern says:

    Peter,
    Appreciate your reminder that everyday is a gift from our Creator….”this is the day that the Lord has made…let’s rejoice and be glad in it.” Have a great day with your family, brother.

    George

  5. Peter Grandich says:

    To All – Charles Giles is a true American. He was a 911 responder who has fought a debilatating sickness which caused the sale of his home and a regiment of pills, doctors and days when most of us would give up but he doesn’t. God Bless to you and your family Charles. It’s an honor to call you a friend.

    George – Is it too early to think of a Jets-Giants Super Bowl? If it happens, our friends would want to know who’s side I would be on.

  6. john feal says:

    Peter we landed George Martin for our March 19th event at Radio City Music Hall. He has done so much to help responders and his people have agreed to be part of this show.

    George…………….God bless you sir,and thank you for everthing you have done to help those less fortunate.

    Charlie get back to work and make us proud at the FGF.

    I deserve my enemies,but I don’t deserve my friends
    Walt Whitman

  7. God bless you and your family and may you have the happiest of holiday seasons!

  8. George Krebs says:

    Happy Thanksgiving, Peter, to you and your family.

    George

  9. Peter Grandich says:

    To All – How bless am I to have people who actually think I can help them. I will never forget the trust you put in me.

    On a day when news of another terrible terrorist attack fills the airwaves, it’s easy to think why a God of pure love allows this. I believe he does because it’s out eternal soul that matters.

    May everyone around the world reading this know I’m so grateful for your interest and pray I will never dissapoint you.

    Peter

  10. Jacquie says:

    Happy Thanksgiving Peter, and I am grateful that we do have people of integrity in the investment community…You are one of those people.

    May the LORD bless you and keep you
    May the LORD make his face shine upon you
    and be gracious to you
    May the LORD turn His face towards you
    and give you peace.

  11. Mike Moskau says:

    I am thankful Mr. Grandich shares his investment insight and knowledge with us little guys. This is top notch information and he gives it away for free.

    Not on the same scale of course but reminds me of what Jesus did for us – made salvation available for free!

    Just for your information I give ten percent to the Lord’s work so your helping me increases what I can give to good causes.

    Thank you very much Mr. Grandich.

  12. Jacquie and Mike – Your words are most kind. I enjoy speaking about markets so much. I wasn’t always a man of high integrity but after facing my mortality, I decided God had sent enough messages for me to finally get it right.

    Peace!

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