Although it is very strange to be in a place where people don't celebrate Thanksgiving, its very much on my heart today. So, here's my contribution to your celebration of the myriad of blessings that God has so generously bestowed on us:
-A warm place to sleep, good food to eat, and clothes that fit me.
-A family of believers who loves and cares about me, even when I'm crabby.
-A God who gave up what was most precious to Him so that I could be His friend.
Not a long list, but it covers just about everything that means anything.
I'm very tempted to wallow in self pity today, but last night I was challenged to think about what Thanksgiving really is for me. Is it really about getting to have all the traditions I'm used to? Or playing games all day with my family?
I have a choice today - I can feel sorry for myself, moping and complaining all day. Or I can be deeply thankful that I have a warm, safe place to live, a Christian community to support and challenge me, a place to serve others, and an opportunity to see God's incredible way of changing hearts.
I think I'll go with the latter.
Have a wonderfully blessed Thanksgiving.
1 comment:
Britt,
I am so thankful for you! And I don't think that your list is short. Think of what it says in Revelations, "I was hungry and you fed me, I was naked and you clothed me." Even to God, these are the best things to be thankful for! Besides, when we get there we are going to do enough holiday partying or Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter for the next five years : ).
Love you loads,
Nick
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