Thanksgiving.

In a few days millions of Americans will gather around a table for what we call “Thanksgiving.” The day is full of food, football, family, and friends.  Many families have the tradition of having everyone tell what they are thankful for. This is a great time to think back on the blessings that God has given us over the past year.  I know that God has blessed me greatly this year. I want to challenge everyone that when we say what we are thankful for at the dinner table, that we think about how we can use those blessings God has given us to bless others.  We live in a land of prosperity. The day after thanksgiving people get up at wee hours of the morning to go shopping. They stand for hours waiting for a store to open in hope of finding a great deal. Do we say one day that we are thankful that God provided enough for us this year, and then the next day go and spend a ton of money on more “toys” for us? We should be thankful for having enough to live on in this tough economy, but we should be looking for ways to give the money that we have. Are we thankful for our friends and families? Are we willing to give up more of our time to serve and be a blessing to them?  Are we genuinely thankful for what Christ did for us on the cross? Would we give up everything if He called us to do so? If we are really thankful for the blessings in our lives then the thankfulness will flow out into how we live our lives.  Be thankful, not just on Thursday, but every day of your life.  

Colossians 2:6-7

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. 

Have a great Thanksgiving.