Gratitude vs Thanksgiving: There Is a Difference

Gratitude vs Thanksgiving: There is a Difference

Given on Nov 23, 2019 by Rick Shabi Listen

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We should all know that in order to be happy with life, we must have the attitude of gratitude. But is just having the attitude of gratitude enough to please God, in recognition of all He has done for us? The Bible speaks of “thanksgiving” much more than gratitude, and it demands action on our part. We must be grateful people, but we must show our thanksgiving through action.

Rick Shabi

President, United Church of God

Rick Shabi was ordained an elder in 2000, and relocated to northern Florida in 2004. He attended Ambassador College and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a major in Accounting. After enjoying a rewarding career in corporate and local hospital finance and administration, he became a pastor in January 2011. Since then, he and his wife Deborah have served in the Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida, churches. Rick served as the Treasurer for the United Church of God from 2013–2022, and was named President in May 2022.