Thanksgiving is a month away and to be honest, I've been just a little
preoccupied lately with things that don't really matter in the big
scheme of things. Things that annoy, gripes, complaints...things just
not quite going the way I'd like. And the biggest thing of
all...busyness...busyness...
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in ALL circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
I recently saw this video dealing with happiness and gratitude. It's quite interesting!
I'm very well aware that thankfulness is
not a new concept. Gratitude journals or sharing an ongoing list of
thanks are well known practices. Others have done this kind of thing
and were/are a lot more eloquent than I am or ever will be. There is
something in the practice of thanksgiving that brings the soul into the
presence of God in a real and powerful way. Recognizing and thanking
the Creator for all things and in all circumstances is important. We
cannot do it enough and we often don't do it at all some days. I want
to spend this next month (and longer) getting myself back in the habit
of thankfulness.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the
heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
James 1:17
I invite you to join me in this exercise
for the next month (Starting October 30th). Practice thanksgiving! Give
God the thanks He deserves. Share it on your own blog, facebook, or
just tell God. Look past "things" and thank God for who He is, what
He's done, or what beauty you see around you. I'm challenging myself to
be thankful in everything. Even the difficult, messy, crazy parts of
life. God is there in those situations, too!
Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 106:1
Join me by posting/giving thanks every day leading up to Thanksgiving. Grab my button from the side bar and please link up or leave a comment telling me you're participating!
