In a few weeks’ time, the year would come to a close. There would be the usual flurry of activities such as family vacations and the Christmas and Yearend gatherings and celebrations.
In the midst of the busyness, we may forget the key Person in our lives. As a Christian, we should remember our God who had done so much for us and had given us blessings beyond what we deserve.
Giving thanks to God is important because it honors God. Scripture calls for consistent gratitude among God’s people. Gratitude magnifies our experience of the good things in life, enabling us to enjoy them more thoroughly. Gratitude also helps us to endure the hard things in life with cheerfulness. Expressing heartfelt gratitude to God is one of life’s greatest joys. It’s a joy that many of us rarely experience. And it is the true heart of our relationship with God.
So, let’s take time to pause and think about what God has done for you. Let’s offer to the Lord the thanks he deserves from us. Let’s also allow our thanks to draw us near to the heart of God. May our thanks lead us into praise & adoration. May this holiday season be a time for you, not only to say “Thank You” to God, but also to enjoy his presence, even as he enjoys yours. May our gratitude fill us once again with love for God!
Have a blessed holiday. Do enjoy the rest so that we can renew our strength in the Lord for the work and challenges ahead in the new year.
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