Give Thanks

"Give thanks in all circumstances; 
for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus."

1 Thess. 5:18

It's November! 

Fall is one of my favorite seasons and for me, November marks the beginning of the holiday season. It's a time to give thanks to the LORD for all my blessings, and to gather with friends and family. Throughout the entire month, there is a sense of joy that comes from knowing that I am so truly blessed. My heart begins to fill with a sense of peace and thankfulness... it's truly a wonderful time of year. 

When I read 1 Thess. 5:18, I can't help but take a closer look into my daily attitude. 

With all of the busyness of life and all of the challenges it brings, how often do we remember to truly, stop and give thanks? It is so easy, and is a daily temptation, to focus on the bad, and to be discontent. I believe that discontentment is a trap that Satan uses regularly in my life. If he can keep me focused on everything I don't have, and on every area that I wish were different, then my attitude is bad and my ministry to others is hindered. 

The Word says to give thanks in all circumstances, and that having a thankful heart, is God's will for my life. And while November is a month focused on being thankful, I want my life to be a constant "November" in a sense. I want to be joyful and content in all circumstances. I want my daily attitude to be pleasing to God: I don't want to be hindered.

So my challenge is this: let's make every month, a month to give thanks. There is so much to be thankful for... I am going to commit to having a thankful and cheerful heart. 

For the LORD has been so good to me.

Happy November!