Another Thanksgiving

I wanted to sit down and write a quick blog about Thanksgiving, but I didn't want it to be a traditional thanksgiving type blog.

As I thought about what to write, I felt the Holy Spirit speaking to me. He was saying, "This is just another Thanksgiving". As I thought about that "Just another thanksgiving"? Then it hit me, this is just another of MANY thanksgivings that I will celebrate this year. I have so much to be thankful for that I can't funnel it all into one day of thanks. Every day for my redeemed, saved, forgiven life is a day of thanks. It thanksgiving every day.

As Sarah and I were doing our devotional before going to sleep last night, we were convicted as we realized that often times we focus on what we don't have rather than being thankful for what we do have. For example, I complain about my job sometimes, even though its a great job and my bills get paid every month. Sarah admitted to complaining about the quirks and malfunctions of her car rather than thanking God that she has a car to drive.

Our goal is to elminate the negativity in our lives and spend more time thanking God for all of our blessings.

God, thank you for everything. You promised to always meet ALL of our needs, and You have never broken that promise. I thank you for Your forgiveness, grace, mercy and abundant patience. I repent for the negativity and frustrations that I have voiced. Help me to see Your faithfulness and provision in every area of my life.