What happened to Thanksgiving? Where did it go? It seems that every year Christmas anticipation comes earlier and earlier. Or maybe I'm just more sensitive to it this year. I'm not sure. However, I do know that I've seen less and less time allotted to being thankful and more and more to "buy this for Christmas, buy that for Christmas." Don't get me wrong, I get caught up in the excitement and wonderment that is the Christmas season. I always have to hold myself back from spouting the Christmas music in full volume and finding the best and brightest deals for my kids' presents. I think it goes in waves for me. One minute I'm wrapped up in the commericalism and the next I'm peaceful and tranquil remembering the true reason for Christmas. What a gift! God's one and only son, born only to die for me and my family. It just blows my mind! Such a selfless gift of love for me and for people that have and will never know about him.
So, once again, what happened to Thanksgiving. Not that we shouldn't celebrate the amazing time that is Christmas but I think we should take the time allotted to Thanksgiving to show our greatfulness. The blessings that have come to my family shouldn't ever be ignored and this is the perfect time to highlight them. Please, take the time to be thankful. God's gifts are endless and we should show our gratitude.
Enjoy the season!
lisa
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What a wonderful reminder, Lisa! Just attended the Hearts at Home Conference in Rochester, and I was blown away by a message by Susie Larson titled, "Growing Grateful Kids: Sewing Seeds of Faith and Humility". It was an incredible message about raising your children to know their value in Christ so they can attribute thanks in all things to him. In doing so they safeguard themselves from lives of selfishness and entitlement. Susie has a blog at www.susielarson.com . Check her out!
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