Give Thanks

I have always loved fall. As a child it was the time that most people seemed happiest, and there was the feeling in the air that Christmas was almost here. A favorite holiday for those of us here at SageEden is Thanksgiving- because it is a time that people sit and give thanks for the blessings present in their lives.

Today is a day set aside for the act of thanksgiving,where families and friends gather around a meal and say to each other what they are thankful for- something that should be done every day. The pilgrims who came to the ‘new world’ took this day to be their way of thanking God for life and blessing them with an abundance of blessings. They realized that God grants new mercies to us daily, as such they wanted to spend one day thanking God & each other for the blessings.

When was the last time you said thanks? Speaking words of affirmation is one of the five love languages we have present. A simple thank you goes so far to making someone feel appreciated. Don’t think of it as ego-stroking as persons perform better when they know that the work they do makes a difference. And saying what you are thankful for daily helps you to look at your blessings in a better light. Thankfulness brings into your heart a spirit of cheerfulness. Which is something we all need daily.

As you go throughout this holiday season, don’t get bogged down by the commercialism, truly enjoy this season, give thanks daily for each blessing, each trial, each storm. In all of these God is present.  (Nahum 1:3) As you look at the light in each aspect of your life you see the path you must take better.

What is it that you are thankful for today? Are you thankful for life? Are you thankful for family? Are you thankful for the gifts/talents he has bestowed on you? We wanted to share with you some of the things persons are thankful for in our office as an encouragement to you.

Sharell: I am thankful for life and its many blessings...being a wife to the best husband in the world, mother and mentor to many, for the ability to worship freely, to be everything that I was created to be. I am also grateful for the heart that forgives and lives! ♥ Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! ♥

Larissa: Thankful for seeing a day that so many others didn’t get to see. I am thankful for family, friends and for the opportunity to work at a job that I enjoy. Also very thankful for the awesome meal that I will enjoy today!

Shanda : I am thankful for the gifts of life & health. I am also thankful for the great family I have and friends that have truly enriched my life.

Natasha:  I am thankful for all the blessings that God has granted me this past year. I am thankful for a loving family, having the best siblings in the world, an amazing fiancé and the friends & co-workers present in my life. I am thankful most importantly for grace. Without grace I would not be where I am.

Until the next time remember to be thankful, stay positive and look ahead.