Here in Canada we're celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend. At our Sunday service today we were reminded that in order to reach our 'promised Land' we need to always have a grateful heart. Indeed, there's so much to be thankful for.
“All the commandments which I command thee this day
shall ye observe,” is the passage our minister read from Deuteronomy 8:1. “Just as the Lord commanded the children of
Israel to observe the Festival of Harvest, we too, should not come empty handed.
We need to honor God, acknowledge our dependence on Him, and praise Him for his
rich blessings, both the spiritual and the material.” To this our minister added. “Today
people are grumbling as well, just like the children of Israel. And this sin cost
them the Promised Land. Is that the path we want to follow? With all the blessings we enjoy daily, homes, food, clothes, bountiful harvest... it seems we always want more. We forget, that when we fill our
heart with gratitude, there is no room for grumbling.”
I came away challenged to be more diligent in practicing an attitude of gratitude. Today, I'm especially grateful for uplifting and worshipful music...like the German version of How Great Thou Art in the video. Watching this brought back some amazing August 2013 memories - my time in Europe! Wouldn't you just love walking this mountain trail? I know, I would.
What are you grateful for today?
What are you grateful for today?
How Great Thou Art is my favourite hymn!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cynthia. It's one of my favourites as well, especially this time of the year, when we celebrate Thanksgiving.
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