An Attitude of Gratitude

Psalm 106:1

Praise the LORD, Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

As we sit here on the eve of another holiday season, I'm amazed at how quickly time has passed. It seems like we just finished the holidays and we couldn't wait for spring to arrive.

But here we are again; preparing lots of food, packing up to go see friends and family, or cleaning the house because people will be coming over, and all the while we're planning our strategic attack of the stores to take advantage of "Black Friday".

We get so busy with all the details, the hustle and bustle, and everything that leads up to the BIG day. But is being thankful just supposed to happen once each year? Of course not!

We should live our lives with an "attitude of gratitude" as my pastor used to say. It's a continuous state of appreciation for all that God has done for us. Even if this hasn't been the best year of your life, things could always be worse and there is someone out there with a story to prove it.

So as you're getting ready to celebrate with friends and family never forget the important things; it's not about the food, the football games, or the parades. This year, stay focused on the love of family, the true meaning of friends, and God's unfailing love for us.

Regardless of your circumstances, always be thankful. Each and every day look for ways give thanks to God, because His love for you endures forever.