A Thankful Heart

 
Chorus
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A thankful heart     creates a thankful home 
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Filled with love and understanding  so that grace can abound;
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Whoa, a thankful heart    will break down the walls of pride,
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'Cause overcoming every problem begins with a thankful heart.
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Verse 1
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Always rejoicing and praying constantly,
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In every circumstance we should give thanks;
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For this is the will of God concerning you and me,
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Only then can we discover joy and liberty.

Verse 2
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Now binding the attitude of all dissatisfaction
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Will only happen when we're giving thanks;
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For His grace will meet us and nothing can defeat us
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When thanksgiving's offered as a sacrifice of praise

Verse 3
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It's  to let selfishness go, 
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And allow the living water to overflow;
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United in one purpose we'll conquer the darkness
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When the spirit of thanksgiving is shining in our souls.