24 Nov Thankfulness
“Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception. Faith without thankfulness lacks strength and fortitude.” —John Henry Jowett
When we moved to Russia in the early 90’s it was a very grey place. I remember the heaviness that hung around the country like a cold, wet blanket. Coming from Florida, I was not used to this very cold, damp place. I had to soak in the bathtub to try to get warm, and our ugly little soviet-style bathroom became my “palace of joy.” It was here that I would celebrate the blessings of God, no matter how small.
At times my celebration was thanking Him for the loaf of fresh bread I found in the market, or a can of tuna I bought from a street vendor. I would sing, sing, sing, replacing this blanket of Soviet depression with a picture of new possibilities! In this attitude of gratitude I found new altitudes to which I could soar! I found new hope, new strength and new life!
Remember that God gave His all for us when He gave us His SON! Remembering His sacrifice causes us to soar on the wings of LOVE! This Thanksgiving, let’s celebrate the simple things of life no matter how insignificant they may seem!
“Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing… Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good!” Psalm 100 (KJV)