What a blessing it is to see so many of my family and friends showing thanksgiving through social media sites like Facebook and Twitter! I love it!
In a world where there isn't much time dedicated to giving thanks for the things we have, I can always count on November to roll around and see how cheerful people can be when they stop for a moment and give thanks. It doesn't matter whether they are Christians or not, they are still thankful. In that small moment of time, we get to see how each other are blessed in different ways. Of course it creates the beautiful opportunity to witness to people when their hearts are joyous for the blessings they have noticed in their lives.
I am one of the best examples of not giving thanks the way I ought to. I am dedicating the next 365 days to the term Eucharisteo. I love saying it, kinda rolls off my tongue after a while. I want to learn to give thanks in all situations, all blessings, all encounters, everything! It's going to take practice. This is where the book Unglued will come in handy as I try to stay focused on all the good things. It's easy for me to get distracted. Now that I think about it, I may need a book about restraint, foot-in-mouth disease, and self control ;) it may be a long year.
When I looked up Eucharisteo, I found that it didn't just mean giving thanks. It also meant with grace and joy. I give thanks a lot of times, but sadly the grace and joy isn't there. It's a 3-parter, can't have one part without the other to live this word for the next year. I have a need, a desire, a calling to embrace a Eucharisteo filled life. I will try my hardest to live according to His Word to accomplish the full spectrum of Eucharisteo...once again, its so much fun to say!! I should start a list of words that rhyme with Eucharisteo, I might be able to come up with a catchy tune!
I was told that the word 'thanks' or 'thanksgiving' appears about 40 times in the bible. I'm excited to have a few moments to find them. It'll be a like a little scavenger hunt!
I'm also following Ann Voskamps 1000 Gifts Joy Dare. She posts a monthly list of topics to inspire you to write 3 things you are thankful for daily. I just started it, and already enjoy it.
I am also challenging YOU to keep posting what you are thankful for well after Thanksgiving. When you are faced with a tough situation, you will have more strength going into that battle if you remember all that you have been blessed with throughout the year. Let's call it a Eucharisteo Bank. Make sure it stays full, and you are always adding to it, that way, when Satan is trying to bring you down, and situations seem unbearable, you can draw from your Eucharisteo Bank, draw closer to God and trust Him to carry you through.
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I was going to read this but it's so skinny and the font is not fun to read a whole lot of. :) Just thought I would let you know haha.
awe! Just wanted to try something different, too bad it doesn't work very well. haha! Thank you for your feedback, I hope the change is a little better! :D
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