Being thankful is absolutely essential to be happy and experience spiritual growth. As it says in the Bible,  “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind. For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalms 107:8-9 So why is thankfulness so powerful? And if I’m not very thankful, how do I move towards that?  Today we discuss all about thankfulness. We reflect on the historical origins of Thanksgiving. We touch on the decline in societal appreciation for spiritual values and the exploitation of Native Americans. And you’ll learn about the interconnectedness of determination and thankfulness.  "Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving" Colossians 4:2 Highlights: (5:16) Native Americans taught early European settlers all possible survival skills like hunting, farming, etc. Thanksgiving started as a way to dedicate that to God. (9:48) Unpleasant life situations may help us move closer to the Lord (17:00) On karma and good deeds, “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind. For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalms 107:8-9 (22:58) Can no one come to God except by Jesus? (30:13) True thankfulness involves living according to God's teachings without misusing his love. (40:43) Thankfulness comes from a heart connected to the Supreme (45:08) We can only have harmony in society if we cultivate genuine thankfulness Recorded on November 23, 2023. Contribute to the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/breakingtrail