Psalm 95:2
New Revised Standard Version
2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
And:
“I believe that appreciation is a holy thing.” Fred Rogers
Materials – a Bible.
This activity can easily be done at your table, but to make it seem more special, consider spreading a blanket on the floor for the family to sit around. The blanket connects you just as a table does, but the blanket for younger children will signify something special and different is happening.
When everyone is sitting, have someone read the Bible verse. Then ask each person to share something that made them feel thankful today. For smaller children, the question might be what made you happy today?
Try to really listen to each other. Maybe even suggest that everyone closes their eyes during this sharing because it is sometimes easier to listen with our eyes closed. Point out how we all have things to be thankful for and sometimes we can even think of many things.
End with a prayer that includes what each person shared.
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