Giving Thanks

I received an email the other day, and I wanted to share the content here:

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Something to ponder . . . . .

"What if God only blessed you today with what you thanked Him for yesterday?"

Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20

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This seems to me like a very good thought to remember as we are all gathering for this holiday we call "Thanksgiving."  Thanksgiving should be more than one day on a calendar.  Thanksgiving should mean a way of living that is centered around giving thanks.

Earlier this week I also heard a couple of people talking (actually, sort of complaining) about Thanksgiving and that other day many Americans participate in called Black Friday.  It wasn't an invalid point... that it seems wrong to follow up the day we are giving thanks for all we have with another day focused on, well, greed.  What was sad, though, was how this practice of some has influenced this woman's entire view on Thanksgiving.  We simply cannot allow the world, and the views and practices of some people, to take away from what is precious.  I've heard some people talk about keeping Christmas in their hearts all year through.  Let's also keep Thanksgiving in our hearts all year through!

What if God only blessed you today with what you thanked Him for yesterday?

Happy Thanksgiving!  Happy Giving Thanks!