Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. ~1 Thessalonians 5:18
November is here!!! How I love this month with is chilly mornings, falling leaves, cozy sweaters, and wool socks. The very best part of November, at least for me, is Thanksgiving. This is a holiday for traditional foods and family gatherings that bring back precious memories, and invites us to make new ones. But most importantly, it is a time to intentionally thank God for all His grace-filled blessings which He lavishes upon us each and every day.
I'm sure that all of you who follow me here are grateful to the Lord for all He has done. But do we stop and actually take time to thank Him? Verbally or in writing? If you are a parent, you understand the monumental task of teaching your children from the moment they can speak to say the "magic" words, please and thank you. What a glorious day it is when our children say, "Thank you," without having to be prompted or prodded to do so.
Imagine, then, how our heavenly Father feels when we actually tell Him, "Thank you," and mean it with all our heart. I can envision Him smiling broadly like a proud Papa at His beloved children.
That's why I've decided to start a Gratitude Attitude journal for the month of November. I'll write down at least one thing for which I'm grateful each day. Some days, of course, I will certainly record more than one circumstance or happening where the Lord deserves my thanks and praise. At month's end, I'll have a record of the manifold ways in which God has blessed me and others in my life.
Would you like to join me in this journal adventure of gratitude? Or, maybe, you're already engaged in a daily routine of keeping a journal of your thankful thought to God. Either way, I'd love to hear about it in the comment section below.
And who knows? We may all fall in love with our gratitude attitudes toward our Abba that this practice will continue until the moment we draw our last breath here on earth. And the best news? We can then spend eternity thanking Him face to face.
Amen!
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