On this journey with God, being thankful has taken on a brand new meaning as I learn and grow and unfold this spectacular gift that He has made available to us through His Son, Jesus--the radiance of God's glory. I love how Max Lucado described gold-drenched sunsets and diamond-studded night skies: "Appetizers of Heaven."
It seems very fitting that Thanks and Giving should go hand in hand. This journey with God, a love walk with our Savior, becomes a lifestyle of being thankful and a lifestyle of giving. I heard someone ask if, under the law, they were to give 10%, what should we give now, under grace? Ten per cent may be a good starting place, but I want to learn to give as a part of who I am, with what I've been blessed with, and in response to how God has given so freely to me and to our family. Anyone with the means to read this, to have electricity, to have been educated, to be breathing with heart pumping right now, is so blessed!
Yes, I'm thankful, and I want to say so. I've been blessed with this new life, and I want to be a blessing. It's been a journey. Charity may come naturally to some, but I have to work at it, be creative with it, and not be stingy or self-centered--on purpose! Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. This is something to celebrate and remember often. When the old has passed away and the new has come to stay, it's wonderful to keep yourself "stirred up" and be full till overflowing with Thanks in our heart and Giving as a way of life...because we have the opportunity to receive the greatest gift of all: life eternal through Jesus Christ, our Lord and our Savior. May you enjoy each season, as we all journey to become full till overflowing with continual Thanks and a heart of Gratitude.
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