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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Thank You, Father, for Our Blessings of JOY



          Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  Don’t forget to say “Thank You” to God for supplying your needs.

            One of the first things we try to teach children as they learn to talk is to say the words “Thank You”.  We realize that it’s very important to express our gratitude; but many times, as we grow older, we forget to use those very words that we were so careful to try to teach our children.  Maybe it’s because we have been sooo blessed, that we take much for granted.  Instead of an attitude of gratitude, we become indifferent.

            Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day…a special day set aside to celebrate our blessings.  Don’t be indifferent to all the good gifts that God has given us.  When we have a heart full of thankfulness, we will also overflow with JOY. 

1 Thessalonians 3:9 says:  How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?

            As you prepare your Thanksgiving meal or make plans to be with family and friends tomorrow, remember the words of this scripture and thank God for your loved ones.  As I anticipate my children and grandchildren, mother, siblings, and extended family gathering together around our table, my heart is bursting with gratitude for how God has blessed us with His love, provision, protection and, of course, JOY!

            Stop long enough to do an inventory of your blessings.  You, too, will likely find there are too many to count.  May our hearts and tongues always be overflowing with thanks and JOY.

           THANK YOU, Father, for our many blessings.  Help us to drink our Joy Juice faithfully as we count our blessings and remember to be thankful.

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