Give Thanks!

I love this time of year when we get to do lots of things that we love. Hunting with friends is always high on my priority list this time of year! Hanging out with my family is something that I look forward to as well. We always head north to my sister's house in Prattsburg, NY. We enjoy our time traveling in the van, then as we arrive it is always exciting to spend time with our loved ones. They mean so much to us and we so look forward to seeing them each year. We spend a lot of time eating and talking and eating more!! I guess that when we think about it food, almost always, goes along with a good time! Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Green beans, Stuffing, Bread, Gravy, Turkey... mmmm... thank God for Turkey, and Mom's Apple Pie! The best apple pie in the world. O, sorry I forgot where I was.

The founders of our great country knew what they were doing by breaking bread together and giving thanks to our God in heaven who is responsible for the abundant blessings that He has chosen for each one of us!! Certainly we should give thanks on that great thanksgiving holiday, but what about the rest of the year... Ephesians says something about this: Eph. 5:19,20 tells Christians to "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, ALWAYS giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

See, it is not a once a year and done kind of thing. Our joy and strength comes from Him. He meets every need that we have. Sometimes we struggle and sometimes we prosper. Give Him thanks no matter what. It is hard sometimes, but He will bring us through to the other side! Thanks for giveing thanks in your life. Our God is worthy of it all!!

God Bless,
Pastor Carl