Happy THANKSgiving!

The world tries its hardest to remove Jesus from every holiday.  They haven't been able to commercialize this particular holiday other than the sale of an abundance of food. So, they try to remove the one word that directs our attention to God.... the word "Thanks".... and replace it with other words. 

This is not "Turkey" day (although many will be eating plenty of it.  It is not "Friends"giving. Or whatever other word they try to replace it with. It is THANKSgiving.

While we are thankful for our friends, family, and so much more, remember to direct that thankfulness upward and take time to say, "Thank You Jesus for your many blessings on me." It is because of Him that we live, and move, and have our being.  We are abundantly blessed because of our loving Savior.

We're unworthy Lord but you have blessed us anyway. Thank You Jesus!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
(11-24-22)

Accusing vs Excusing

A man, who was hurting and deeply wounded inside after his wife treacherously departed, was looked down on and told, "something drove her away." 

Would that same statement be made to a woman whose husband treacherously departs? Would it not be considered harsh and condemned as being judgmental? 

It is not "different" and the same care, concern, and compassion should be extended whether man or woman. 

Yes, something drove that person away = SIN!

But every man (person) is tempted, 

when he/she is drawn away of their own LUST, 

and enticed.

Then when lust hath conceived, 

it bringeth forth sin: 

and sin, when it is finished, 

bringeth forth death.

Do not err, my beloved brethren.

James 1:14-16

I do not post this to defend or condemn.  

We need to get back to judging with righteous judgment and not man's. Trying and weighing a matter out in the Spirit and not our own thoughts and surmisings. 

...their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another. Romans 2:15

We need to exercise great caution when excusing one while accusing another lest we excuse the guilty while condemning the innocent.  

Put it in God's hands and let Him sort it out.

(11-19-22)

Thanksgiving Is More Than Just a Day

 A question was asked on Fb concerning who all had already decorated for Christmas.   Many said they already had. One poster's comment caught my attention: "Thanksgiving is just a day but Christmas is a season." That is incorrect and not how it is supposed to be.  

Thanksgiving should be a season that is kept in the heart all year round - focusing on and remembering all that God has blessed us with. So many blessings we do not deserve. 

I love Christmas time, too, but I do not want to rush past the one holiday that the stores cannot commercialize = the Giving of thanks to our Heavenly Father above. 

They've tried to change the focus away from giving thanks to God by calling it "Turkey Day" or "Friendsgiving". That's not what the day/the holiday/this season is about.  

Gratitude is the best attitude. Many grumble and complain about what they do not have, but I choose to be thankful.  I choose to remember and focus on God, His goodness, and all He has blessed me with, the many times He's heard my cries and answered my prayers. 

Jesus,  I'll never forget what You've done for me and my family!  I remember and I'm so so very grateful! Thank You, Jesus!

Don't Forsake the Altar

 THE ALTAR was the largest and highest piece of furniture  in the Tabernacle.  

THE ALTAR was the first thing seen when entering.  

THE ALTAR was a place of repentance, a place of sacrifice,  and a place of death.

One could go no further without FIRST visiting THE ALTAR. 

THE ALTAR is still an extremely important piece in our walk with God. 

It is at THE ALTAR that we confess our sins before God.

It is at THE ALTAR that we sacrifice our own will, our own desires and our own ways to submit them to God's.  

It is at THE ALTAR that we crucify that old sinful nature. 

It should be the FIRST place we go as we enter into the Presence of God through prayer. 

Don't ever bypass THE ALTAR.

We need to visit THE ALTAR every day. 

Don't forsake THE ALTAR.