Oct 8th, 2023: Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Being thankful is often a choice that allows us to see things from a broader perspective. We may struggle with this when we feel trapped by life's circumstances and events, some of which seem beyond our control. It's not an easy choice because it requires embracing life beyond our limitations.

Expressing gratitude can also be an acknowledgment that we don't necessarily deserve the blessings we've received. It's about recognizing the limitations of our self-driven pursuits. Sometimes, we don't fully understand how we've arrived where we are in life.

To be thankful means cultivating true humility in our relationship with God and with one another. Pomposity is an expression of an ungrateful heart, while pride is the manifestation of an unthankful spirit.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to many of you who have joined me on this journey of learning how to serve God and His people. Indeed, God is good.

Colossians 4:2

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."

Philippians 4:6-7

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."