Tuesday Devotional...Be Thankful

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually

offer to God a sacrifice of praise

---the fruit of lips that confess His name,

Hebrews 13:15

"Hands down, Thanksgiving is my  favorite holiday. It highlights the home and family. It is synonymous with stuff that can be found only at home---early morning fussing aroune in the kitchen, kids and grandkids, long distance phone calls, holding hands and praying before that special meal.

"Thanksgiving speaks in clear crisp tones of forgotten terms, like integrity---bravery---respect---faith---vigilamde---dogmotu---honor---freedom---discipline---sacrifice---godliness.

"I've got a love affair going with Thanksgiving. It seems to blend together all we Americans hold precious and dear---without the sham and plastic mask of commercialism.

"At this holiday, as at no other, we count our blessings and we run out of time before we exhaust the list.

"Thanksgiving is a time of quiet refletions upon the past and an annual reminder that God has, again, been ever so faithful. The solid and simple things of life are brought into clear focus, so much so that everything else fades into insignificane

"The meal, the memories, the Music Thanksgivings have a way of blocking out the gaunt giant of selfishness and ushering in the  sincere spirit of gratitude, love and genuine joy."

Look to the Lord and his strength;

seek His face always.

Remember the wonders He has done.

Psalm 105:4-5

Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness,

and for His wonderful works

to the children of men.

Psalm 107:15

May the spirit of gratitude,

love and genuine joy be yours

this Thanksgiving and throughout the Christmas season to follow."

Shared by Corinne Mustafa
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