As Thanksgiving approaches, I have been contemplating, “What it really means to be thankful and grateful in All
Things?” I have also been focusing on clarifying, “What is it that I Am truly thankful for?” For I know, that a
thankful heart and mind brings forth abundance and “Good” of all kinds. As I think about all the wonderful
“Truths” that I have learned and experienced in Unity, a sense of peace and clarity flow through my heart, mind
and soul, and I become very “Thankful.”
I Am thankful for knowing that God is everywhere equally present and all Good. This realization allows me to
feel safe, secure and protected at all times and in all situations. For I know, that wherever I Am and whatever I
Am doing the Presence of God is with me. It also allows me to feel confident and assured, for I know that God is
working in me, through me, and as me, in wonderful and marvelous ways. And of course I Am thankful for I know
that God insures that whatever occurs in my life is for my “Highest Good.”
I Am thankful for the knowledge that the presence of God dwells in me and in everyone, and for this “Knowing”, I
Am thankful as well. For it allows me to acknowledge that as I travel through life, all those people that I meet and
greet are all a part of me and are filled with the divine presence and power of God too. This gives me a deep feeling
of comfort, and a sense of interconnectedness with everyone and everything, and I can truly say and know, that
“Wherever I go, I meet God”.
I Am immensely thankful for the understanding of the power of my thoughts. This allows me to know that I Am
not a victim of circumstances; I have the power to create the life that I desire through the creative Principles and
the power of Divine Mind. It is an amazing revelation that I can choose to think thoughts that create positive, harmonious,
life affirming experiences. And as I lift my thoughts to the Christ Mind I can positively impact the consciousness
of this world. I even become aware of the part I play in opening the hearts and minds of many and
transforming the souls of all mankind. For this knowledge, and understanding, I feel extremely blessed.
I Am thankful for prayer and meditation which provides me with a direct connection with God Mind. I know that
as I practice affirmative prayer, using denials and affirmations, I increase my awareness of my Oneness with God.
And of course, as I sit in the Silence and commune with Mother-Father God, all sense of separation disappears
and all inharmonious thoughts and feelings are transformed into that which is very, very good. And for this, I Am
deeply grateful.
I Am grateful for the wisdom and knowledge of Truth, and for the desire within my heart that pushes me forth to
practice and express these Principles as my life. Through the consistent and persistent practice of Truth, I begin to
know that I live and move and breathe and have my very being in God. And this “Knowing” feels me with the
deepest gratitude.
So as we celebrate this season of Thanksgiving, let us recall all those persons, places, circumstances, situations,
and things that we are truly thankful for, and from the very depths of our being, with appreciation and gratitude let
us affirm:

“I Am Thankful and Grateful in All Things”

Blessings on Your Spiritual Journey,
Juankee J. McKinney

(Reprint from 2012)