About this time last year, I went through a phase of being thankful all the time. I think it started when I took a roadtrip to the Grand Canyon with some dear friends of mine; even as we were huffing and puffing up the 3miles we had hiked into the canyon, all I could say was, "I'm SO THANKFUL!!" It got to the point where it was almost a joke amongst my friends and I; but I was truly aware of all of the blessings that God had poured out in my life.
As the season of Thanksgiving is once again upon us, I am reminded that we are not called to be thankful only when Hallmark deems it necessary out of obligation to a holiday that is frequently marked by overeating and football. God calls us to be thankful at all times, and in any circumstance. One of my favorite verses right now is the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter five verses 16-18:
"Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
God's will for us is to be thankful, and not just in November, but in ALL circumstances. And with that thanksgiving comes joy, and the outpouring of your thanks in dialouge with God. It just makes me smile to know that letting my joy and thanksgivng overflow is making God smile in return.
Happy Thanksgiving.
As the season of Thanksgiving is once again upon us, I am reminded that we are not called to be thankful only when Hallmark deems it necessary out of obligation to a holiday that is frequently marked by overeating and football. God calls us to be thankful at all times, and in any circumstance. One of my favorite verses right now is the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter five verses 16-18:
"Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
God's will for us is to be thankful, and not just in November, but in ALL circumstances. And with that thanksgiving comes joy, and the outpouring of your thanks in dialouge with God. It just makes me smile to know that letting my joy and thanksgivng overflow is making God smile in return.
Happy Thanksgiving.
p.s. I tried to delete one picture, but couldn't figure it out
p.p.s. that is apple cider I am drinking :)
1 comment:
I love you! and your joy, and your smile, and your thankful heart. :) A great reminder. P.S. Don't lie. That is NOT apple cider, Prudence.
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