Hi, this is Hank Hennigraf, president of the Christian Research Institute and host of the Bible Answer Man broadcast.

And I was thinking this morning that Thanksgiving is the gateway to righteousness.

I say that because that is precisely what Scripture tells us.

This is the gate of the Lord through which the righteous may enter.

And so I will give you thanks for you answered me. You have become my salvation.

I remember a long time ago, I heard someone say that prayer without Thanksgiving is sort of like a bird without wings.

Each day, we ought to approach God overflowing with thankfulness.

Thankfulness as we devote ourselves to prayer being watchful and thankful.

And this kind of thankfulness is an action that flows from the sure knowledge

that our Heavenly Father knows precisely what we need, and he will supply it.

Just a bit ago, I stumbled over some boxes that were in a place that they were not normally

supposed to be.

Anyway, I hit the wall with my head and I broke my glasses. And I'll tell you,

I did not feel thankful in the least. And yet, within an hour, I was able to go to an eyeglass place,

and a wonderful young man was able to glue my glasses back together.

And for that, I give thanks as well.

My initial reaction wasn't thankfulness. I have to say that, but I am deeply grateful as I sit here doing this Hank Unplugged Short at this very moment.

Also, a quick reminder that the Psalms, the Psalms are a rich reservoir for daily Thanksgiving.

You might want to check out a Psalm like Psalm 118.

I use it often in my prayer time.

Thanks for tuning in.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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