“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Thursday; November 22, 2007

 

          Of all the holidays, Thanksgiving is by far my favorite.  Combine fall, food, family and football and it just doesn’t get any better.  Yet, of all the things that endears this celebration to me, the most special is found in the title.  It’s not a day receiving, it’s a day of giving.  It’s not a time when we look at what could be done for us, it’s a day dedicated to reflecting upon what has been done for us.

          Most families have some type of tradition for the day; but, I would like to encourage all of us to take some time today and express thanks.   Let’s make sure we thank those special people in our lives; but, most of all, let’s take a bit of time to praise God.  God has been so generous to us, let’s make sure we give something heartfelt back to Him.  Thousands of years ago – even before the pilgrims and Indians exchanged pumpkin pie recipes – King David noted, “Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.”  (Psalm 106:1).  

          From our family to yours:  Happy Thanksgiving … and may the Lord continue to bless you for another year!

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.