Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one
body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message
of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another
with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit,
singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you
do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Christmas decorations have hit the stores before
November 1. Hallmark launched their holiday movies, October 25. Radio stations
are already blasting Christmas cheer.
I admit, I'm watching the Christmas movies and listening to the music. I'm making gifts and have a running holiday list.
In the midst of this holiday flurry, my husband
asked, "What happened to Thanksgiving?"
I've pondered Tim's question for a few days now.
What did happen to Thanksgiving? Not just the holiday, but the earnest, sincere
act of thankfulness. When I volunteer at school, it does my heart good when I
hear a child say thank you. Let's model this simple act of
appreciation for children so they might pass it on.
The apostle Paul penned a letter to the people of
Colossians. He urged them to give thanks to God in everything. How much better
would the day be if we lived with a grateful heart? As we prepare for the
holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas, let's stop and praise God. A grateful heart spills
joy and hope onto others.
Let's thank God for his love and grace and revive the practice of saying thank you to the people around us.
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