Candles and flowers are placed near an image of Charlie Kirk, during a vigil at Orem City Center Park, after U.S. right-wing activist and commentator, Charlie Kirk, an ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, Sept. 11, 2025. (Jim Urquhart/Reuters)
"Gratitude is the fruit that makes everything else taste sweet. But then you must be thankful to whom? To the Almighty God," he added.
De Gance also spoke about the significance of gratitude in the Christian faith, noting that humility allows Christians to recognize the good things in their lives that emanate from God. He added that while Thanksgiving comes once a year for the nation, it is something that "ought to be part of the daily Christian walk."
In his 2024 Thanksgiving message, Kirk encouraged his listeners to disconnect from technology during Thanksgiving and to instead connect with their families.
A group joins hands in prayer during a Bible study. (iStock)
CHARLIE KIRK'S BELIEF IN GOD AND THE WAY HE 'DEFENDED FAITH' IMPACTS SCORES OF YOUNG PEOPLE
"It can give us a chance and an opportunity to invite others into our homes to invite them in, to experience that gratitude," De Gance said. "We've got an epidemic of loneliness that is ravaging our country... So we can ask ourselves, what are we doing to invite folks in who might not have someone to enjoy Thanksgiving with this season, or someone who might be far away from family and unable to travel, someone who might be a first responder and can't get back to his family."
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For those looking to honor Kirk's legacy this Thanksgiving, De Gance advises they look to the late activist's core messages for inspiration. He also advised young people to go to church Thanksgiving weekend and for all to invite family and loved ones to join in prayers of gratitude.
In his last Thanksgiving message, Kirk said that "the fundamental story of Thanksgiving is to understand that there is a God and that you are not above him."
"We must have the humility to know that God is sovereign," Kirk said.
Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.
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