"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Colossians 3:17 This afternoon, while I was eating lunch, I was looking out the window thinking : "What am I thankful for?" I usually thank God for the temporal things that go my way. My mind is so focused on having a peaceful, joy filled life, that I forget what true thankfulness is. I pray and say, "Thank you Lord for this food, for all your gracious gifts and all you do for us". But is that real gratitude? That seemed so empty and void of meaning. I thought, the greatest thing to be thankful for is God Himself in Jesus Christ - Salvation. The Word of God is more valuable than any bank account figures or 'valuables' in this life. The salvation we have through Christ's sacrifice is beyond ever paying back or even truly fathoming its depths in order to do justice to its unmerited promise and blessing. The fact that God even communicates with us and gives us an open door policy in approaching Him, is beyond imagination or understanding. God is the Gem/Treasure of greatest price. Then, later in the afternoon, early evening, while we were eating our amazing Thanksgiving spread, I was very nearly brought to tears with how much I don't deserve this gift of food security. I was picturing all the Christians, children and others the world over who are starving to death. I felt sick enjoying and eating such an amazing meal when so very many are going without today. I had to seriously take my mind off of it and just try to enjoy my favorite meal of the year. I don't know very many people, if any who are that effected on a personal basis by the lack of provision of others. I don't know why I feel so deeply, but I do. God has softened me and given me a new heart of compassion and love. So! Let's stay focused on real, deep thanks giving. Let's lift our eyes and our hearts to the places above, the heavenly places and truly sing praise and thanks to our deserving God! "Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his: we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him: bless his name! For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations." Psalm 100 God bless you and keep you and make his face to shine upon you and bring you peace! Happy Thanksgiving! Let's finish this year grateful for everything and everything to our God, and then keep on going next year and the one after that until we are known by our gratitude and humility and love!
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