Today’s Devotional Written By A Young Woman Who Is Giving And Full Of Thanks: Tracy Koweh
Happy ThanksGIVING…..
2 Corinthians 9:7 (Amplified Bible)
7Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind and purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (He [a]takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, "prompt to do it") giver [whose heart is in his giving].(A)
Today is a day when most are preparing to sit and eat a turkey dinner somewhere. Either as a party of one, two, a huge family or a guest at a restaurant. Most will go around in a circle and name the things they are thankful for. Some will just be glad they didn’t have to cook, nor will they need to clean. Others will be home worried about their loved ones, for whatever reason couldn’t be at the table.
I sat the other day thinking of all the preparations I needed in order to celebrate this holiday known as Thanksgiving. I listen as people talk about the meaning of this day and realize we all seem to focus on the “Thanks” and give no attention to the “Giving”. What better way to show our thanks and appreciation to God, than to continue to give unto Him and others. God gave us His son Jesus Christ. Jesus gave us His life so that we may live eternally. Today shouldn’t just be about turkey and words of gratitude, but a time of giving unto others. A time to reflect on all God has blessed us with, and then a time of asking what the purpose of those blessings are.
As you sit today with your family, friends, or God alone, make a conscience decision to give a little more of yourself from this day forth. Give a few minutes in your Word. Give someone a hand who may not be as well off as you. Give a little more offering unto the kingdom. Give a few extra minutes of quality time with your children and spouse. Today be thankful for all God has given you, but don’t be selfish and keep it to yourself. Happy ThanksGIVING.
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