Sunday, November 20, 2016

Thanks

Tomorrow through Saturday is designated as “Family Week,” and the Church meeting & activity schedule in our area is kept clear accordingly.  Kay & I look forward to Thanksgiving week every year as a fun time to spend with family & friends, and a time to express gratitude to Heavenly Father in special ways.

(Rhetorical question):  How often do people say thanks (often automatically) in emails, text messages, social media, phone calls, prayers, and everyday encounters at home, work, and while shopping, dining, etc.?  I hope the expression doesn’t lose sincerity or value with such frequency.  Let it be a habit that uplifts others and follows the example of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

As Paul the Apostle taught, "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
(New Testament, 1 Thessalonians 5:18)

I am thankful.