This is the time of year when we take a deep dive into the past year and pull out echos of the previous year and give thanks. We gather together, share with family and friends the memories of the year past and celebrate good times and blessings. For many in our country, there is a celebration of good luck or positive karma, unless you consider the position of the turkey, and that opportunity to have that one extra day off. But I do have a question, who are you thankful to? Think about this for a moment, who, or what, exactly, are you thanking? Let me throw this out there.
“I am so thankful for my wonderful friends”.
That is a wonderful thing to be thankful for, isn't it? So, are you thanking them for being your friends? Are you thankful for karma or luck that you all met? Did they just pop into your life courtesy of cosmic forces? When I think of being thankful for wonderful friends, I thank my Heavenly Father for bringing them into my life. I also give thanks to my Lord for providing for my needs and for His protection. The one thing I am most thankful for every single year, every single day, is His promise of Heaven and His forgiveness. Christ’s grace has given us all hope of a perfect life in glory, and we can get there through His sacrifice. His promise is for all, we only need to declare Jesus as Lord, leave our sins with Him and give thanks for the ultimate gift that He has provided.
I am so thankful for my friends and family; I am grateful for all that we have been provided with and I am filled with gratitude for all He has done for each and every one of us.
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. Ps 9:1-2 NLT
Give thanks with a grateful heart and praise Him for all He has done for you, for us all.
This week is a bit of a change as we will be not only gathering to celebrate but also to share the wonders He has provided for us throughout the year. Please plan to join us either in person or online at 10:30 AM this Sunday. The service will be broadcast online on our website (https://www.mainavefellowship.ca/socialplatforms ), or you are more than welcome to join us in person at 402 Main Ave. W in Sundre, AB.
Blessings,
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