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The Unpaid Debt

Billy Graham's Daily Devotion
23 Nov 2011

He that eateth, eateth to the Lord; for he giveth God thanks . . . 
–Romans 14:6

It is the custom of many Christians to bow their heads in public places and give thanks for the food that has been placed before them. I have had scores of waiters and waitresses tell me that when we bowed our heads, it was the first time they had ever seen that happen in their restaurant.

Millions never pause to give a word of thanks to God for the food provided. Few homes have a moment of thanksgiving at the beginning of the meal or at any other time of the day. Even at Thanksgiving time only a minority will pause and give thanks to God.

Thanksgiving is recognition of a debt that cannot be paid. We express thanks, whether or not we are able otherwise to reimburse the giver. When thanksgiving is filled with true meaning and is not just the formality of a polite “thank you,” it is the recognition of dependence.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Lord God, I know that I am completely dependent upon You. Thank You for daily providing all that my body needs

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