give thanks

Thanksgiving is here. I have learned a hard, but good lesson this year. So often it seems when we go through difficult times, some innate part of us gets left behind. When we are hurt, our belief in people dissapears and becomes doubt. When we are told a lie, our trust becomes even more difficult to earn. When something falls apart, we doubt that it ever really existed. Our innocence is lost, and our graciousness follows. But all of this only leads to cynicism and disparagement, and cynicism leads to unthankfulness.

Christ changes everything. Cynicism and unthankfulness are ungratefulness to God. I encourage you to take a look back into your life, and to be thankful to God for the moments and blessings that He has given to you. The blessings were real and we ought not forget that. Take back your doubt, give back your trust, and give this world the graciousness our Lord has given us.

Colossians 2:6-8 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.