Thanksgiving
This weekend, we’re talking about thanksgiving. Seems kind of redundant, doesn’t it? After all, we did just dedicate a whole day to the task of being thankful. By Sunday, most of us will have started focusing on Christmas as we put up decorations and review wish lists.
The paragraph above is meant to be a bit tongue in cheek, but I also fear it is a bit reflective of some of the thoughts that do dwell deep within me. And I think I’m probably not alone in that.
While it is a beautiful thing to set aside a day to focus on gratitude, there are few phrases that can hold as much meaning as a genuine “Thank you!” More importantly, to live with the words “thank you” resonating in our heart is an ongoing affirmation of a good and gracious God.
So go ahead and put away the pumpkins, the cornucopias, and orange and brown streamers. But let’s hold on to those “thank you’s”. They are worth having around.
With no home groups happening this week, let’s put some emphasis to sharing with each other here on the blog. As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, what are some things that you find you are grateful for?
November 21st, 2007 at 2:50 pm
I truly am grateful for my family. Not only my immediate, but my extended also. I know that if I was ever in need of anything, I can go to them. Also, although at times a quite sarcastic group, are very loving.
November 21st, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Oh, and also, this time of year is also the best time of year. I am thankful for that. “Why?”, do you ask? Because Duke basketball is started!!!!!
November 21st, 2007 at 7:42 pm
I forgot how awsome all of you are. After a couple of tables of 8, I’m reminded of how my time can easily slip away. I am so thankful for all of you at Pathways because of your imperfectness. Yep that’s right, imperfectness. At times I just need a rest at the Mr. Excellence role, if you know what I mean. And just spend time with my family trying to do the obedience role. I feel like we’re all in it together, and that there is a unique bond with this group of believers. Happy Thanksgiving from the Theimers!
November 24th, 2007 at 4:37 pm
I am very thankful for the wonderful family that God has blessed me with. I am thankful for my grandchildren’s zest for life! I am thankful for the year of personal growth (even though it hasn’t been easy at all). I am thankful for my husband’s patience with me while I’m on the journey. I am thankful for the Pathways community and it’s continued growth. I love the new friends and family we’ve acquired because of Pathways! I am thankful that God hasn’t given up on me yet and I’m thankful that he’s going to change me even more in the next year. Oh, I sure hope it doesn’t hurt too much!!! I’m also very thankful to Dean and Bob for excellent teaching this year that has changed my life forever. I do have so much to be thankful for…