A Gift You Give Yourself

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Thankfulness is a gift you give yourself, while acknowledging with gratitude the actions of others. You see, thankfulness releases something of the heart of God that, before it reaches the person to whom you are grateful, first passes through your mind, your soul and your emotions. In a sense, it cleanses you. It vitalizes you. It releases you.

Try it. Spend some time deliberately be thankful and looking for the opportunity this Thanksgiving to express that thankfulness, not only to God, but also to your brothers and sisters who are made in the similitude of God. In a very real sense, when you express thankfulness to your neighbor for watching your home when you are away, to your family members for being there for you, to the mailman for his faithfulness in rain, in sleet, in snow, in dark of night and all that…, to the UPS driver who brings your packages when he’d rather not and to all those people who impact the quality of your life in big and small ways - when you express genuine gratitude to the least of them, you are expressing it to God.

This Thanksgiving, let’s be proactive and make it a point to deliberately think of at least three people that have made a positive contribution in our life and let’s thank them genuinely, sincerely and passionately. Not only will you make their day, but you will make your own too. Then share your experience with others on this blog when you get back. By the way, I am truly thankful for you, my readers, my friends, my brothers and sisters. You inspire me to rise early and seek the Father and pass on what He shares with me, to you. Thank you for being there… You’re the best!