What is the meaning of Thanksgiving? Ask this question and one will hear a variety of answers. You may hear, a long weekend, the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, tremendous sales, or just “turkey day.” It is so easy for us to concentrate on the “what” that we forget the “why.” This is a special day designated to express gratitude and appreciation, especially to God, family and friends for all the blessings that we so often take for granted. “You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you.” Sarah Ban Breathnach
A good way to express our thanks is to take the word “Thanksgiving,” and divide it into two words, thanks and giving. Saying thanks seems so simple yet so often overlooked because of our expectations or that we deserved it. Whether in the workplace, our home, our interactions with friends or other relatives, the two most important words that one can say is, “Thank you.” Truly show appreciation for others and we will find that the atmosphere in which we live will become more pleasant and loving.
The second part of this word is giving. There are so many people in need because of the economic conditions in the world and surely, we have something that we can give to show them we care. We will find that, Acts 20:35, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." NIV
"In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Give Lavishly! Live Abundantly!
The more you give, the more you get—
The more you laugh, the less you fret—
The more you do unselfishly,
The more you live abundantly…
The more of everything you share,
The more you will always have to spare—
The more you love, the more you will find
That life is good and friends are kind…
For only what we give away,
Enriches us from day to day.
Author Unknown
This is the first day of the rest of your life. Start today giving thanks and continue every day thereafter and you will be amazed what happens in your life.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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