Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.  I know some people may be in places and circumstances that seem like anything but a place to give thanks for.  We may be in a hard situation, maybe it's of our own making, or maybe its not...but God's word calls for us to give thanks.  So my challenge, to you and to me is to find five things to be thankful for today and focus on them.  Can't think of five, then try three! And tomorrow, do the same.  I once heard or read something that said, every morning when you wake up, think of three things to be thankful for that day.  It's a good way to begin the day....with gratitude.

The idea is to make gratefulness a habit.  I just read yesterday in "Jesus Calling":  "When you mind is occupied with thanking Me, you have no time for worrying or complaining.  If you practice thankfulness consistently, negative thought patterns will gradually grow weaker and weaker."  I know that is what I want in my life.

No matter our situation, God is good.  No matter how we feel, God is good.  No matter what we see going on in the world around us,  God is good.  He is holy, He is sovereign and He is on His throne. He loves us unconditionally, He saves us fully, He cares for us tenderly.

Psalm 34:1  I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Psalm 106:1  Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!  For His mercy endures forever.  

1 Thessalonians 5:18  in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 

Thankfulness is the way of obedience.  It's not an emotion, it's not optional...it's God's design and desire for us.  We may not feel it, but we do it in faith, and in obedience to God's command.

So today Lord, I thank You.  A couple of days ago I made a short list of things I am grateful for.  I could sit forever and never come to the end of Your blessings to be thankful for Lord.  Lord, make thankfulness a habit in our lives.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DEAR FRIENDS