I went to Perimeter Mall this past week. Nordstrom’s had a large sign explaining that they had not decorated for Christmas because they believed November should have its own holiday. I thought that was nice. It made me reaffirm my own desire to focus on giving thanks and not jumping ahead to Christmas. So please let me share some things I am thankful for. I was at my favorite mall because I needed a few clothing essentials. I’m thankful that I needed them not because my current clothes were getting too tight to wear, but because they were too big! I’m thankful that I’m healthy enough to do the exercise necessary to lose weight and get into shape. This year we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the movie West Side Story. I love the music – and one song that tells another thing I am thankful for:
I like to be in America
Ok by me in America
Everything free in America
For a small fee in America
Ok by me in America
Everything free in America
For a small fee in America
I am thankful that my good friend Rev. Jasmine Smothers preached at Hapeville First yesterday on the subject of the Priority of Thanksgiving. She asked us to think about waking up in the morning with only the things we thanked God for the day before. I hope you spend sometime today and this week reflecting on your blessings and praising God for them.
Gracious and holy God. We give thanks to you for this day. Help us to remember that all good things come by your generosity. We ask your presence with us this week that we will find many things to be thankful for as we go about our days. Amen.
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