‘Give Thanks,’ penned by Henry Smith in 1978, serves as a gentle reminder to express gratitude for the blessings we receive. The lyrics serve as a gentle reminder to give thanks and acknowledge the grace of God.

Jon Michael Ogletree, the pianist responsible for this performance, brings a vast amount of experience and a deep sense of faith to his music.

Jon-Michael, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, wears many hats. He excels as an accountant, pianist, YouTuber, blogger, motivational speaker, church pianist, adjunct professor, and founder of a foundation dedicated to supporting individuals with dwarfism.

Jon-Michael’s life is a remarkable example of triumphing over challenges and having faith in God’s plan, despite his height of only 3’8″.

Jon-Michael’s journey with the piano began at the tender age of three, even before he took his first steps. His brother settled him on the piano bench after discovering him in the piano room, and Jon-Michael started playing chords.

At the young age of four, he began his educational journey at Samford University, eventually graduating with degrees in accounting. He came back to Samford University as an adjunct professor, where he now teaches Personal Finance.

Jon-Michael has traveled extensively throughout the country during his music career. Listeners from more than 150 countries around the world tune in to his work every month, streaming it on popular platforms such as iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Jon-Michael’s performance serves as a beautiful reminder of the gratitude we should have towards God. It’s important to take a moment and appreciate the blessings we receive each day. The song encourages us to express gratitude with a heart full of thanks.

This version by Jon-Michael makes us think about our lives, count our blessings, and thank God for it all.