Psalm 105:1-3 — O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.

O.K. Thanksgiving. We’ve talked about salvation as the foundation for thanksgiving, the reason for the practice of thanksgiving, and thanksgiving when times are hard. What now? Hope about the “how” of thanksgiving?
There are many ways, I think to give thanks. Here are just a few.

Say “thank you”! God wants us to be thankful. “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Did your mom teach you? — it’s polite to say “thank you”!

Sing your thanks. “Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:” (Psalm 147:7). God loves singers. David was a man after God’s own heart … and the sweet singer of Israel. It doesn’t even have to be great singing: “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.” (Psalm 100:1-2)

Tell others about how good God has been to you. You know how when someone does work on your house, does a really good job, and asks you for a reference? Well this is the same principle! If you’ll happily tell somebody about your great plumber, or painter, or electrician, why won’t you tell them about God? Remember, the service you do someone by turning them on to God is infinitely greater than the benefits of a great home repair job!

Give thanks by living a great life! If you’re a parent or a teacher I know you’ll get this … There is no better reward for all you have done than to see the child you have lavished such tender care on, given such gifts too, growing and flourishing, enjoying all that you have done for them. God is the same. He “gives us all things richly to enjoy” (1 Timothy 6:17).

Show your thankfulness by being generous. “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Actually, “cheerful” doesn’t quite say it. God loves a cheerful, joyous, “prompt to do it” giver whose heart is in his giving (Amplified Bible). Generosity is a great way to give thanks!

Lastly, of course, give thanks by celebrating! There have been many proclamations of Thanksgiving, but I think George Washington said it wonderfully in 1789:
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor– and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.
Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be.
Celebrate. The only way you can improve on it is to make thanksgiving a daily way of life — not just for one Thursday in November!