Last week, our country celebrate Thanksgiving where we take time to reflect on what we are truly thankful for. For some it is good health while for others it could be just to have time with family. With the holiday already a week behind us and starting the Christmas season, one question comes to mind, are we still thankful?
When was the last time you truly thanked God for the blessings He has given you and I am talking just material. I am talking mercy, grace, and the freedom we have in Christ. Are you still thankful for His goodness even after one week when you did not have to worry about what is going on in your life? In the English Standard Version of the Bible, there is about 96 references to giving God thanks, most in the Old Testament.
The Apostle Paul even told us to "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (1 Thessalonians 5:18). No matter what we are going through, we should give God all the praise and thanks because it is a chance for us to grow. Remember what James said, "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing" (James 1:2-4).
Now that the Christmas season is here and things are crazy with kids Christmas performance, office parties, and family gatherings, are we still thankful? After this weekend, when you came back to reality, are you still thankful?
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