Thanksgiving

Although we are encouraged to have a thankful heart every day, here in the US we have a holiday that focuses on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is one of those days dedicated to taking a deep breath, sitting back and reflecting on the goodness of our God!  A day in which, gratitude hopefully fills our hearts instead of desires,  wants and worries. 

Upon reflecting on this subject of  thankfulness, I decided to spend some time meditating* on scripture that is focused on having a heart of gratitude.  Below are a few addresses that I spent some time focusing on. 

 Psalm 95:1-6
"O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also. The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker." (KJV)

 Psalm 107:1
"Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever." (NIV)

 1 Chronicles 29:11-13 
"Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name." (KJV) 


I have so many things to be thankful and grateful for:

My husband (how we met and that God had him chosen for my mate all along). 
My son (he is the light and joy of my life)
My family-
  ~My parents, who have been a great example and are a huge support
  ~My grandparents, who are both incredible and bless my heart every time I see them. 
  ~My brothers, their love and humor that cracks me up.
  ~My sister-in-law, she is a beautiful, compassionate, caring wife, mother and friend. 
  ~My in-laws, they are such a huge blessing and have brought joy and fun into my life.
  ~My extended family, I am so blessed that everyone, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces,     nephews..are all believers in Christ!  We have the honor and joy of sharing that deep connection and nothing compares to that. 
  ~My cherished friends, whom God has brought into my life over the years. 

Have a blessed Thanksgiving weekend!  
 
 
*Meditation
I am not speaking of Eastern Meditation, I am speaking of the Meditation the Bible speaks about, and yes there is a big difference. I focus my mind, thoughts and emotions on Christ and His Word, I do not try and empty my mind.
"⁸ Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.." (NIV)