Thanksgiving is a time of year where we stop and think about what we are thankful for. Some people even do daily thank yous on social media listing the things and people they are thankful for. I have purposed in my heart to be thankful every day and not just in November. It is a great exercise that helps me to appreciate all that I have been blessed with.
"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you
were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom,
singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your
hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in
the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:15-17
As I go through my daily routine, I lift people up and just say thank you to God for the people he has put into my life. As I meet people who are hurting and in need of jobs, I pray for them, but also thank God for my job. You get the picture. Being prayerful and thankful helps to keep me focused on how blessed I am no matter what is going on.
This Thanksgiving, I give thanks for you. The supporters, and clients of Christian HELP. I give thanks for an amazing staff and team of volunteers who give more of themselves than is expected or required. I give thanks for Jesus, who gives me life.
What are you thankful for? Focus on these things, and you will feel blessed.
Sandi
