Enjoy a Thankful Thanksgiving

Have a thankful Thanksgiving!

That is what I have decided must be the correct holiday greeting.Tomorrow will be the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday.Whatever the day may bring, it will probably bring comparisons to other years, other Thanksgiving dinners. Whether it seems better or worse, it will be original. Practically almost
the same or possibly very different.

What will your Thanksgiving day be? Will it be in the same location as always with the same people as always? Maybe new acquaintances will be at the table. Perhaps others may be gone, either just this time, or from now on.

Will you be thankful for the changes as well as the expected? Major changes may be at the least unsettling, possibly devastating were it not for the unchanging Christ Who is always with us. He will ease us into a new situation with His comforting and encouraging presence.

You can have a Thankful Thanksgiving because you are not alone
and can be grateful for the constancy of His
love.

"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever."Heb.13:8

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.” Colossians 3:18

Mountaintop or Valley

Mountaintop or Valley?

Isn't it interesting that we usually remember circumstances only if they fit in one of two categories: really good or really bad. Think about it and I believe you will agree. In fact it is quite difficult to remember the details of an ordinary day, since many times they just don't really register.

Do you ever say "Well, I guess nothing important happened that day because I don't remember anything outstanding." Or, "it couldn't have been that important if I can't even remember it!"

There are many benefits and disadvantages about the high days (mountaintops) and the low days (vallies). There is an awful lot to meditate on here. But I want to focus on one thing. If we wake up at all in the morning that is the main thing. Either God's not ready for us or we aren't ready for Him.

No matter what type of day's circumstances occur, every day of life is an extraordinary gift from God and by following His leadership it becomes the best day it can be. What more could we ask for?

"This is the day which the LORD has made! We will rejoice and be glad in it!"
"Rejoice in the LORD alway, and again I say Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4

A real beauty!

What comes to mind when you hear or read the expression "a real beauty" ? It is an oft-used expression, but so common that we seldom think of what the term actually means. Beauty is defined as: that which is pleasing to the mind, spirit or senses. Most of us think of beauty as usually related only to the senses. That which looks good, feels good, sounds good, tastes or smells good.

Yet GOD greatly values the beautiful mind and the spirit which is beautiful. These are hidden and seen only by GOD. Are the thoughts and functions of my mind and spirit beautiful to GOD? Are the meditations of my heart pleasing (beautiful) to GOD?

"Man looketh on the outward appearance, but GOD looketh on the heart." I Sam.16:7
"Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye are like unto whited sepulchres,which indeed appear beautiful outward, but within are full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness."Matt.23:27
"and let the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD...Ps. 19:14
"My meditation of Him shall be sweet..."Ps. 104:34
"...whatsoever things are lovely, think on these things." Phil.4:8

Pray about everything. Worry about nothing.

Are you a worrier? It is a very common temptation, isn't it? What is the basis of worry? I think it is mostly related to lack of control. Let's face it. We don't like being out of control. We think if we had control of life's issues, things would always turn out right! But would they? Are you perfectly qualified in all things? Do you have a perfect outcome record of the things you have been given control of...now or in the past?

What would happen if the sun suddenly fell off its axis, or the tides failed to recede? The GOD of the universe is controlling these things. No need to worry...GOD is in control. What is it that you are worrying about?

Remember GOD's remedy: confess your worries to Him and surrender to His control.

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto GOD."Phil4:6

PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. WORRY ABOUT NOTHING