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Posted on 10/31/2013 9:50:38 PM PDT by JustAmy
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Read: Ecclesiastes 5:13-20
In his book Daring To Draw Near, Dr. John White writes that several years earlier God had made it possible for him to acquire a lovely home with many luxuries. His feelings about the house fluctuated dramatically.
When he reminded himself that it was a gracious gift from God, he felt joy and thanksgiving. But when he would begin to compare it with those of his friends, he would feel proud because he had such a fine house and his joy would evaporate. His home would actually become a burden. All he could see were the many hedges and trees to care for and the endless odd jobs to do. White said, “While vanity clouds my eyes and burdens my heart, gratitude clears my vision and lightens my load.”
The writer of Ecclesiastes saw God at every turn in the enjoyment of material things. The power to eat the fruits of our labors and even the strength to receive and rejoice in them is from Him (5:18-19).
From beginning to end, all of life is a continuous gift-giving by God. We deserve nothing. He owes us nothing. Yet He gives us everything. If we remember this, we need not feel selfish or guilty. Whatever material blessings we have are a gift from our gracious God.
From nine years ago. My legacy is secure.
have a great turkey day, yummy
Happy Thanksgiving sweetest you!!!
Awww...Thank You, Onyx!
Thanksgiving Blessings to You!
(((((HUGS))))
Read: 1 Samuel 16:1-7
As I shopped for groceries one day, I was perceived as a thief by one person and a hero by another.
As I exited the supermarket, an employee said, “Excuse me, Sir. There are too many unbagged items in your cart.” This is evidently a strategy used by shoplifters. When he saw that they were products too big to be bagged, he apologized and sent me on my way.
In the parking lot, a woman glanced at my gold embroidered sportsman’s cap. Mistaking it for a military hat, she said, “Thank you for defending our country!” Then she walked away.
The supermarket employee and the woman in the parking lot had each formed hasty conclusions about me. It’s easy to form opinions of others based on first impressions.
When Samuel was to select the next king of Israel from the sons of Jesse, he too made a judgment based on first impressions. However, God’s chosen was not any of the older sons. The Spirit told Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature” (1 Sam. 16:7). God chose David, the youngest, who looked least like a king.
God can help us view people through His eyes, for “the Lord does not see as man sees; . . . the Lord looks at the heart” (v.7).
“God can help us view people through His eyes, for “the Lord does not see as man sees; . . . the Lord looks at the heart” (v.7).”
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Let us pray for clear eyes to see truth and be a blessing to those around us, in Jesus name, amen.
Hi Amy!
How are you enjoying Red Friday?
Hi, LTOS.
I’m enjoying doing NOTHING today. After Disneyland and Thanksgiving, I am exhausted. I hope I feel human again by Monday. LOL
Hope you had a Blessing Thanksgiving. Ours was very nice but I think I overdid. One of my nieces and her boyfriend came by as did one of my brothers. Since I cooked waaaay too much, I need to get some of the leftovers in the freezer. I won’t have to cook lunch or dinner but by tomorrow night, I’m sure my family will be tired of ham and turkey. LOL
After Lynn-DAH and I went to the Post Office twice (ebay sales) we are both lolling around with the windows wide open and the most delicious breeze wafting the aroma of left-over turkey through our humble little home.
heavenly!
A ride in the car to the Post Office is the high point of Lynn’DAH’s morning routine.
That picture is a blessing. Thanx.
What a beautiful sight. God Bless them and their families.
Thank you, Jaidyn, for sharing this awesome picture of Thanks giving.
I am so thankful for our military!
Read: Psalm 66:10-20
A week after C. S. Lewis died in 1963, colleagues and friends gathered in the chapel of Magdalen College, Oxford, England, to pay tribute to the man whose writings had fanned the flames of faith and imagination in children and scholars alike.
During the memorial service, Lewis’ close friend Austin Farrer noted that Lewis always sent a handwritten personal reply to every letter he received from readers all over the world. “His characteristic attitude to people in general was one of consideration and respect,” Farrer said. “He paid you the compliment of attending to your words.”
In that way, Lewis mirrored God’s remarkable attention to what we say to Him in prayer. During a time of great difficulty, the writer of Psalm 66 cried out to God (vv.10-14). Later, he praised the Lord for His help, saying, “Certainly God has heard me; He has attended to the voice of my prayer” (v.19).
When we pray, the Lord hears our words and knows our hearts. Truly we can say with the psalmist, “Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy from me!” (v.20). Our prayers become the avenue to a deeper relationship with Him. At all times, even in our hours of deepest need, He attends to our words.
Hi Amy!
It is POURING here.
Not good weather for Yard sales, Doggies, or kittehs for that matter.
That sounds sooo good!
We need a good rain and colder weather. It should cool off the middle of the week. Will be in the 50’s instead of the 70’s.
I can’t believe it is already December. Where has the year gone?
Have a happy Caturday, LTOS.
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