What a season to be thankful. What a season of remembrance to be thankful. Being thankful can be a challenge at times. Our lives are overwhelmed with to-do lists and incomplete task. We feel like we've failed people and ourselves that we hardly can find time to reflect on what's good in our lives.
There is plenty to be thankful for. I could give you a list but that's your job. You will go a discovery to find the blessings in your life. There is an old country song that says, "you better count your blessings while you're sitting at the table". That requires two things. First we must sit down with our loved ones, which means spend time with them. Secondly, we must count the blessings. Name them one by one. Don't just name them...act upon them. Call up friends and let them know how much you appreciate them. Tell your boss how valuable they are to you...ok at least they sign your checks. In this economy that is plenty to be thankful for.
Phillipians 4: 6-9 says not to be anxious about anything, BUT in everything by prayer and petitions, with THANKSGIVING, make your request known to God AND the peace that passes all understanding will guard your hearts and minds.
Do you want peace? Instead of fussing and complaining about the wrong, decide today to be thankful for all that is right. Choose to believe that you are a gift to the people in your life. Though it may not feel like it, I assure you that they are grateful for you in some way. Let's take the time this season to share our gratitude towards others and be bold enough to ask them what value we have in their lives. You may just be surprised.
Exercise: Write down three things that you are grateful about the important people in your life.
Write down three things that you are grateful about non important people in your life. Take this list to the Lord and thank him for allowing these people to be in your life.
Have a very Happy THANKSGIVING...giving thanks for all the blessings you have.
There is plenty to be thankful for. I could give you a list but that's your job. You will go a discovery to find the blessings in your life. There is an old country song that says, "you better count your blessings while you're sitting at the table". That requires two things. First we must sit down with our loved ones, which means spend time with them. Secondly, we must count the blessings. Name them one by one. Don't just name them...act upon them. Call up friends and let them know how much you appreciate them. Tell your boss how valuable they are to you...ok at least they sign your checks. In this economy that is plenty to be thankful for.
Phillipians 4: 6-9 says not to be anxious about anything, BUT in everything by prayer and petitions, with THANKSGIVING, make your request known to God AND the peace that passes all understanding will guard your hearts and minds.
Do you want peace? Instead of fussing and complaining about the wrong, decide today to be thankful for all that is right. Choose to believe that you are a gift to the people in your life. Though it may not feel like it, I assure you that they are grateful for you in some way. Let's take the time this season to share our gratitude towards others and be bold enough to ask them what value we have in their lives. You may just be surprised.
Exercise: Write down three things that you are grateful about the important people in your life.
Write down three things that you are grateful about non important people in your life. Take this list to the Lord and thank him for allowing these people to be in your life.
Have a very Happy THANKSGIVING...giving thanks for all the blessings you have.
