Prepare to Give Thanks
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will
for you in Christ Jesus.”
(1
Thessalonians 5:18)
As we prepare for
the upcoming feast of Thanks, it is time to reflect on all that we are thankful
for. The Bible teaches us that we need
to give thanks in all circumstances. Giving
thanks should not be a yearly occasion when we go around the table sharing what
we are thankful for. While that is a
great family tradition, we personally should be praising God with our thanks
every day throughout the day. Everything
we have, every favor, every blessing, every friend, every child, every
opportunity, every challenge, every lesson we have God to thank. Even in bad times, rough patches, times of
sickness, times of mourning, times where we doubt God, we should still be
thanking Him. It is during these trials
where we are tested and given the strength and courage we need to move
forward. For every hardship we go
through, there is something to be learned.
There is something to be grateful for.
Sometimes you may have to look a little deeper, but it’s there just
waiting for you to discover the silver lining.
This year, as you are preparing to welcome your loved ones
into your home to share a meal, think about what they mean to you. Each of one
of them in their own special way brings a memory, a smile, a precious moment in
time, or maybe even a confrontation that left an impression on your heart. God is not the only one we should be
thanking. So give it some thought and be
grateful for their presence on this day, let them know what they mean to you.
Let them know how they impacted your life.
It’s not just about thanking God, but thanking those that matter in your
life too. You never know what tomorrow
brings, so take advantage of today and let those you love in on the
secret! Nothing would give God more
pleasure and enjoyment than us giving thanks to Him and our loved ones!
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