Blah Blah Blah, Thankful Thankful Thankful
Yes of course Thanksgiving is coming up this week (later than usual!).
As yes it’s time to be thankful.
But how thankful are we?
I know I have not been as grateful for things as I have been in the past. I take so many things for granted these days! My family is in good health, my in-laws are in their 80s and still very mobile (wow!), our family has more income than I ever imagined I would have when I was growing up , my job, my friends, our house, our cars, my kids… and those are just a few of the big things!
So many little things that I take for granted all around me that I don’t even acknowledge anymore… like running water, electricity that comes on at the touch of a switch (!), more clothes to wear than I will ever need, etc etc etc.
But I still complain when my app doesn’t work at the Sam’s Club gas station to re-fuel my car.
And I still get sour on the highway because someone sped up and passed me and then slowed down.
And I still get bent out of shape when my son or daughter forgets to put their dishes in the dishwasher and leaves them in the sink.
And oh, when something goes differently than was originally planned? I have a hard time rolling with it, not able to see the good in what is to come so I grumble about it all.
Grumble, complain, scorn.
Instead of:
Thankfulness, gratitude, and appreciation.
A Real Christian Businessman knows we have to STOP all this complaining business. And this week we have the best time of all to do that. Thanksgiving!
So while we are visiting with family members we rarely see this week, and eating a meal with folks we would rather not be around (who we may or may not agree with us on many different things), let’s take the high road and be thankful for something about the situation that we always overlook.
It’s easy to complain (Satan’s way).
It’s easier to be thankful (God’s way).
Let’s be different this week and take the easier route.
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Th 5:18 (NIV)