Heard of a great object lesson at church today and was very appropriate for Thanksgiving season. I hope this topic can be of use to youth ministries, family counselors, family devotionals and home evenings.

At a meal, such as thanksgiving, or your Sunday meal, put 3 beans on each empty plate. At the beginning of the meal have each person share 3 things they are grateful for. Go around the table until everyone has a turn. You can use other objects if you wish but the principal is still the same.

This is a great example of teaching gratitude.

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