This is a post from the future (it's currently Tuesday!) but I won't be able to make it to Wednesday prayer so I'll offer up this rather obvious idea - give thanks! Thankfulness is a very important attribute in the Christian life, I would say vital. It is a recognition that all blessings flow from God, the Father of heavenly lights. Thankfulness is an act of humility that places our faith in God rather than ourselves.
What is the opposite? Pride. Only the proud would fail to be thankful, only the proud believe that they are the source of what they have. We often face such dividing lines; lines which move us either in the direction of wisdom or the direction of folly. The wise are thankful, for they recognize the grace under which they operate. Thankfulness allows us to approach the throne of God, recognizing His goodness and provision for our lives.
What am I thankful for? Many things - my family, wife and son who bring me much joy, my job and the provision of God, my church and the fellowship of believers. I am thankful for the mercy of God which allows me to be His son despite my many faults and failures. I am thankful for His love continually drawing me close, despite the world's gravity to pull me away. I am thankful for hope and joy and love which are greater gifts than all the material provision which are graciously lavished upon me.
As we celebrate this American holiday of Thanksgiving, let us remember what we have to be thankful for. Let it also be a reminder that we have much to be thankful for, not only every last Thursday in November, but every day of our lives.
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