Thanksgiving is a day that our nation has set aside to remind us of the need to be thankful. I am all in favor of being thankful but I sincerely feel that "thanksgiving" should not just be a holiday to us but thanksgiving should be an attitude of our hearts as we reflect on the goodness and greatness of God. John Maxwell has referred to this as the "attitude of gratitude." Do I possess that type of attitude or do the challenges of life seek to try and remove that attitude and replace it with the attitude of grumbling and complaining? I do not want to see my life become captured and dominated by any type of attitude that fails to offer to God sincere thankfulness for all that He has provided in my life. I know that many people in this nation are being faced with some difficult circumstances but the failure to express thanksgiving to God will not bring a suitable solution to those challenges. Let us take this day and rededicate ourselves to a lifestyle of thanksgiving. As you gather with family and friends begin to remind them of the need to express sincere and genuine thanks to God for who He is and for His love that is expressed and released toward us. I can sense the Spirit calling me to a deeper recognition and appreciation of the presence of God that is daily watching over me and guiding my path. He is so worthy of our praise and He is worthy of the honor that we can offer to Him.

David expressed the right attitude and approach that we should take toward God. Take a moment and meditate and reflect on the Word of God that is being spoken into our hearts. Psalm 100:1-5: "Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God. It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations" (NLT).

Rejoice in the goodness of God! Happy Thanksgiving!
 

Michael Willingham

Heart for America