Thanksgiving opens our hearts to receive even more of His love, an attitude which pleases Him greatly. When we thank the Lord it provides a great opportunity to evangelize, that is, to proclaim to others, the goodness of the Lord. God, who is mysterious, often shows us who He is in the deeds He performs. One way we learn of God is by seeing His action in the midst of humanity. By declaring the deeds of the Lord, we are really proclaiming His nature.
Thanksgiving serves as a great reference point, a place of orientation.
Sometimes we are overwhelmed by the challenges of the day. We feel adrift on a sea of crazy circumstances that threaten to overwhelm us. Like Peter stepping out of the boat, we become fearful and we lose our focus on the Lord. When we think about God, and His goodness, we get a fresh perspective, and a truer one. God is in control.