Gratitude

<p>What's the secret of being grateful? With Thanksgiving coming up this week, Brian and Chris are starting a mini-song series, "Thanksgiving Songs". First up is what some may consider a classic, "Gratitude" by Nicole Nordeman. In the song, Nicole draws us back to the fact that no matter the circumstances, no matter in plenty or in want, our relationship with God is always enough. We hope you enjoy this song today and also are touched by our first thanksgiving audience message!</p> <p>We also hope that you will send us a thanksgiving message that we can read aloud here for your loved ones or friends.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Song: <strong>Gratitude<br> </strong>Artist: <strong>Nichole Nordeman</strong><br> Album: Woven and Spun<br> Writers: Nichole Nordeman<br> Video is available at: https://youtu.be/-PEzM-4VXdg</p> <p><br></p> <p><u><strong>腓立比書 Philippians 4:11-12<br> </strong></u>我並不是因缺乏說這話；我無論在甚麼景況都可以知足，這是我已經學會了。我知道怎樣處卑賤，也知道怎樣處豐富；或飽足，或飢餓；或有餘，或缺乏，隨事隨在，我都得了祕訣。<br> Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.</p> <p><br></p> <p><u><em>Lyrics<br> </em></u>Send some rain, would You send some rain?<br> 'Cause the earth is dry and needs to drink again<br> And the sun is high and we are sinking in the shade</p> <p>Would You send a cloud, thunder long and loud?<br> Let the sky grow black and send some mercy down<br> Surely You can see that we are thirsty and afraid</p> <p>But maybe not, not today<br> Maybe You'll provide in other ways<br> And if that's the case ...</p> <p>We'll give thanks to You with gratitude<br> For lessons learned in how to thirst for You<br> How to bless the very sun that warms our face<br> If You never send us rain</p> <p>Daily bread, give us daily bread<br> Bless our bodies, keep our children fed<br> Fill our cups, then fill them up again tonight</p> <p>Wrap us up and warm us thr