Thanksgiving, buried between the over celebrated Halloween and the pre-Christmas holiday seems to get lost. The father of our country deemed Thanksgiving important enough to declare it a national holiday and yet, we seem to pass over it with little fan fare. But to me Thanksgiving is an important time of the year – not because it ushers in the busiest shopping day of the season, but because it’s a time to not only remember the blessings our creator has given us, but to celebrate them.
As Christians it’s easy for us to ask ask ask. And although it’s true we can ask God for anything, it doesn’t necessary mean that He’ll give us everything. (He provides us with the important things) I think prayer is important, but I also think equally important are praise and thanksgiving. God is there for us in the bad times but He likes to hear from us in the good times, too. We need to love him as freely as He loves us, to learn to listen to His still small voice and most importantly, say “thank you” once in awhile for the blessings he has given us. Why not make this Thanksgiving a day of counting our blessings and then remembering to say, “thank you, Lord!”
In case you need a little help: Thank you for family and friends, for health, for the beauty of a sunset and for its glorious rising. Thank you for freedom, for friendship, for liberty – thank you for loving me enough to die on a cross…make your own list and share it around the Thanksgiving table. Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Resist Chocolate - Read the Word
I didn’t participate in Halloween this year. This means that I didn’t dress for the occasion or pass out candy. This does not mean, however, that I didn’t buy candy. I mean, who wouldn’t buy candy, especially chocolate?
When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. The big question here is why would anyone want to resist chocolate? It’s good for stress. It’s good for the heart – it’s just plain good! I must confess I ate a whole bag of Mounds bars. OK, I also ate a bag of Snickers. I couldn’t help it – it was the new almond flavor.
As a Christian, I have to remind myself that man does not live by bread alone or chocolate, but by the Word of God. And the Word clearly says we should not over indulge. I think I need to go back and reread that scripture again; I’m pretty sure it doesn’t say anything about chocolate. Guess it doesn’t really matter. The important thing is, I need to be deeper into the Word and less into the candy bag.
Ah, and now, Thanksgiving. I won’t think about turkey and dressing and mashed potatoes but I will reflect on things I am thankful for. Top of the list, my children and my grandson! His blessings are many. Perhaps, we should start counting…and name those blessings one by one. I’m sure it will surprise us what the Lord has done!
When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. The big question here is why would anyone want to resist chocolate? It’s good for stress. It’s good for the heart – it’s just plain good! I must confess I ate a whole bag of Mounds bars. OK, I also ate a bag of Snickers. I couldn’t help it – it was the new almond flavor.
As a Christian, I have to remind myself that man does not live by bread alone or chocolate, but by the Word of God. And the Word clearly says we should not over indulge. I think I need to go back and reread that scripture again; I’m pretty sure it doesn’t say anything about chocolate. Guess it doesn’t really matter. The important thing is, I need to be deeper into the Word and less into the candy bag.
Ah, and now, Thanksgiving. I won’t think about turkey and dressing and mashed potatoes but I will reflect on things I am thankful for. Top of the list, my children and my grandson! His blessings are many. Perhaps, we should start counting…and name those blessings one by one. I’m sure it will surprise us what the Lord has done!
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