Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a special time of year when you get together with your families and have a great meal, then get sleepy and take a nap. There are many traditions that surround this day. Mine is that our whole family gets together and has lunch. Maybe we watch football or go outside with our kids and play. However you celebrate thanksgiving is a time where we remember the blessings that God has given us. it says in James 1:11 You know that as soon as the sun rises, pouring down its scorching heat, the flower withers. Its petals wilt and, before you know it, that beautiful face is a barren stem. Well, that’s a picture of the “prosperous life.” At the very moment everyone is looking on in admiration, it fades away to nothing. That is saying that all of the blessings in our lives are a result of Gods provisions for us. God, in his great love,provides for us,just as he has provided for his people for thousands of years.
 
While studying for this weeks youth lesson i am awestruck at all the blessings that he has poured out into my life. I have an awesome wife who stands beside me no matter what idiotic thing that Ive done, 2 great kids(most of the time), and a church family that is supportive. What else could i ask for. Thank you God for the blessings that you pour out on me and my family, and for stretching me beyond my comfort level. As we go though the rest of this week lets try to give God all the thanks that he deserves. Without the sacrifice of his son we would have nothing to be thankful for.


Psalm 111

1 Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I’ve got—
Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation.

2 God’s works are so great, worth
A lifetime of study—endless enjoyment!

3 Splendor and beauty mark his craft;
His generosity never gives out.

4 His miracles are his memorial—
This God of Grace, this God of Love.

5 He gave food to those who fear him,
He remembered to keep his ancient promise.

6 He proved to his people that he could do what he said:
Hand them the nations on a platter—a gift!

7 He manufactures truth and justice;
All his products are guaranteed to last—

8 Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof.
All that he makes and does is honest and true:

9 He paid the ransom for his people,
He ordered his Covenant kept forever.
He’s so personal and holy, worthy of our respect.

10 The good life begins in the fear of God—
Do that and you’ll know the blessing of God.
His Hallelujah lasts forever!

Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving, and see you all Sunday!
Thanks
Anthony