Yes, it's the eve of Thanksgiving and all through the house,
all stomachs were rumbling in great anticipation.
Okay, so I'm not a poet...but it is one of the most anticipated days of the year. It's travel day for many families, preparation day for hosts, it's tiring day for newspaper workers (they are busy sorting the scads of inserts for the next 2 days of papers.), it's not a very productive day for most companies or workers, because of thoughts of the weekend. It's almost like the days before the beginning of a war, the generals pouring over the battle plan and readying their troops. But this war is at the Mall, and shopping is the battle. And to be honest, I don't plan on participating...much.
Yes, it's the eve of the official start of the Christmas shopping season. Only 30 days left until Christmas (not counting today or tomorrow). It's almost frightening to think that Christmas is only a month away. Why, I don't even have any Christmas decorations up yet! But then again the day is just beginning.
My point to all of this rambling is that just like the rest of the country, it's easy to forget what tomorrow really is about when we are so keyed up about Christmas. And it's not the real meaning of the holiday that has us in great anticipation, but the gift giving, getting and wishing.
Instead, we ought to be thinking about things for which we are thankful. Now that's a list that I can get excited about. Then tomorrow I can concentrate on telling my family just how grateful I am for them. I can also tell God how thankful I am for everything God has done for me. (instead of just thanking God for food, football and stores that open at midnight!)No, I'm preparing a good list of gratitude.
What are you thankful for? USA, family, job, health, food, plasma tv (oops, wrong list), safety, peace, comfort, relationships, pets, home, salvation, friends, friendship with God, Jesus, a place in heaven for eternity? Maybe a new tradition can be started today, creating a Thanksgiving List. Then we can truly spend this holiday in a way that honors it and God, by saying thanks for the abundance we have received, even though we haven't earned or deserved any of it.
It's all a gift from the One who created it!
I, for one, am planning to give thanks.
Peace ><>
pc
2 comments:
Thanks Pastor Chris for once again putting me back on track. I to will make a list of people and other things that I am greatful for. God has blessed my family in so many ways and I need to remind myself of that. You and your family are one of those blessings. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and thank you for all you do!
I too have so much to be thankful for. Over the past 2 years and recently I have so much to be thankful for. Prayer is a mighty force. I guess that is why I don't like alot of hipe about Christmas before Thanksgiving. To many people don't stop to think about the true meaning of Thanksgiving. I'm so thankful for my family, friends, church and you pastor, but most of all I am thankful for what God has done for me and all of us.Where would we be without Christ?
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