Have you
had your Joy Juice today? Even if you
ate a big Thanksgiving meal yesterday, there’s always room for joy!
Many of us
probably did eat too much yesterday….maybe, turkey and dressing and all the
trimmings. But we must remember that
there are many hungry, hurting people in our world. Our local communities and those surrounding
us have recently had to deal with the effects of storms and hurricanes….as well
as tragedies and hardships. Communities
have rallied, pulled together and helped one another…which should fill our
hearts with joy and gratitude, appreciation and thanksgiving.
When Abraham Lincoln was President of the
United States of America in 1863, he declared the last Thursday of November as
Thanksgiving Day. Every president since Lincoln
has also declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. But let’s not wait for the fourth Thursday in
November every year to express our thanks.
It should be a constant condition of the heart. And from our thankful
heart should flow a need to help and serve others.
1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) says:
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
May we
focus on our blessings; be thankful for what we have received and look for
doors of opportunity to open for us to serve others in various ways. This is the way to genuine joy in the Lord. Spread His love with a grateful, joyful
heart.
Let’s
make every day “Thanksgiving” day…regardless of our circumstances! Serve the Lord with gladness!
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