Happy Spiritual Sunday, Friends, and to my Canadian friends, a Happy Thanksgiving!
As it is Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada, I would like to share a devotional pertaining to this Day.
FOR THE CHRISTIAN, THANKSGIVING IS NOT JUST A DAY BUT A WAY OF LIFE.
Psalm 100 is one of the great songs of thanksgiving in the Bible. It calls us to realize that we belong to God our Maker {verse 3-4}, and to praise Him for His goodness, mercy, and truth {verse 5}.
During a recent reading, however, I was struck by a phrase that speaks of expressing thanks in a tangible, willing way: "Serve the Lord with gladness" {verse 2}. Many times my service to God is more grudging than glad. I do what I consider my duty, but I'm not happy about it.
Oswald Chambers put his finger on my unthankful attitude when he said: "The will of God is the gladdest, brightest, most bountiful thing possible to conceive, and yet some of us talk of the will of God with a terrific sigh- 'Oh well, I suppose it is the will of God,' as if His will were the most calamitous thing that could befall us....We become spiritual whiners and talk pathetically about 'suffering the will of the Lord.' Where is the majestic vitality and might of the Son of God about that!"
True thankfulness is more than being grateful for what we possess. It's an attitude that permeates our relationship with the Lord so that we may serve Him with gladness and joy. - David McCasland
Then let us adore and give Him His right,
All glory and power, all wisdom and might,
All honor and blessing, with angels above,
And thanks never ceasing for infinite love. - Wesley
I hope you will take some time to visit Spiritual Sundays with Charlotte and Ginger. There are many others who participate and if you're looking for some inspiration, then please go to the site by clicking the link http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/ or the Spiritual Sundays button on my sidebar. I pray you all have a wonderful and blessed weekend.
Sharing from my heart~ Sandi
As it is Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada, I would like to share a devotional pertaining to this Day.
FOR THE CHRISTIAN, THANKSGIVING IS NOT JUST A DAY BUT A WAY OF LIFE.
Psalm 100 is one of the great songs of thanksgiving in the Bible. It calls us to realize that we belong to God our Maker {verse 3-4}, and to praise Him for His goodness, mercy, and truth {verse 5}.
During a recent reading, however, I was struck by a phrase that speaks of expressing thanks in a tangible, willing way: "Serve the Lord with gladness" {verse 2}. Many times my service to God is more grudging than glad. I do what I consider my duty, but I'm not happy about it.
Oswald Chambers put his finger on my unthankful attitude when he said: "The will of God is the gladdest, brightest, most bountiful thing possible to conceive, and yet some of us talk of the will of God with a terrific sigh- 'Oh well, I suppose it is the will of God,' as if His will were the most calamitous thing that could befall us....We become spiritual whiners and talk pathetically about 'suffering the will of the Lord.' Where is the majestic vitality and might of the Son of God about that!"
True thankfulness is more than being grateful for what we possess. It's an attitude that permeates our relationship with the Lord so that we may serve Him with gladness and joy. - David McCasland
Then let us adore and give Him His right,
All glory and power, all wisdom and might,
All honor and blessing, with angels above,
And thanks never ceasing for infinite love. - Wesley
I hope you will take some time to visit Spiritual Sundays with Charlotte and Ginger. There are many others who participate and if you're looking for some inspiration, then please go to the site by clicking the link http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/ or the Spiritual Sundays button on my sidebar. I pray you all have a wonderful and blessed weekend.
Sharing from my heart~ Sandi
Don't forget to enter my Blogiversary Giveaway! You can win this little Christmas ornament by leaving a comment on this post {1 entry}, becoming a Follower {another entry}, or by posting about my Giveway on your own blog {still another entry}. You have three chances to win! I will draw the winner's name on Friday the 23rd and post the winner on next week's 
NOTE: I am not going to paint the trunk, I was just wondering what everyone's reaction would be! Thanks for visiting today and please take some time to go visit 