Happy Thanksgiving

In everything give thanks...

One of my favorite books in the Bible is Philippians...the book of JOY!

It was written by the Apostle Paul...

While he was in the Caribbean soaking up some rays...NOT

While he was feasting at a banqueting table filled with all kinds of delicacies....NOT

While he was sleeping in on a weekday...NOT

While he was...

​IN PRISON.

Paul talks about times that he had plenty and times that he lacked. But in all of those times he rejoiced!

His famous verse....Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say Rejoice!

My prayer for you this Thanksgiving is that you would rejoice no matter your circumstance; whether your table is loaded to the gill or whether you are serving cereal to your children. I also pray that if you are in need that someone....someone who bears the name of Jesus Christ would come beside you and invite you into their homes of plenty. 

To me that's what Thanksgiving is all about. Sharing with the less fortunate. 

Because, there but by the grace of God go I...it only takes 1.

1 accident
1 fire
1 bad investment
1 diagnosis

If you're reading this, and you know of a neighbor or a coworker or a member of your church that has seen hard times, call them, go knock on their door and invite them to join you. 

Thanksgiving shouldn't be about "us" "my family".

It should shine through to the poor and the needy. It should shine the love of Jesus.

Give thanks in everything....go out and extend your invitation. It's never too late.