“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” ~I Thessalonians 5:18
God blesses us in so many ways, and we should give thanks for each and every blessing. Why not try making a thanksgiving tree that will display some of the blessings you are thankful for in a fun and decorative way? To make the thanksgiving tree you will need: A plain flowerpot, colored rocks, a fake white tree branch (or small real branches), and blessing leaves. The first thing you will need to do is to print out the provided leaf template on colored card stock, making several copies. Next, cut out the leaf shapes and pass them out to everyone in your family asking them to write down different things they are thankful for. They can list several items on one leaf, or write one blessing per leaf. Next, use paint, sharpie markers, or another art medium of your choice to write the words, “In everything give thanks” ~I Thessalonians 5:18, on the flowerpot. Then decorate the rest of the flowerpot if you’d like. Now, prepare your tree! Place your colored rocks in the flowerpot and anchor your branch(es). If it is not secure enough, hot glue can be placed in the bottom of the pot to secure the branches, then fill with rocks after the glue has dried. Next, start placing the blessing leaves all over the tree. There are a few ways you can do this: glue dots, double stick tape, or hole punch one end of each leaf and run string or twistie ties through the hole then tie it or wrap it around a branch. After all of the leaves are placed on branches, find a place to put your thanksgiving tree where it can be viewed and enjoyed. Maybe it can serve as a centerpiece for your thanksgiving table this year!