Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One,
give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ his Son.
And now let the weak say, I am strong;”
let the poor say, “I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.”
Give thanks. – Henry Smith, 1978
Giving thanks is so often the most difficult thing to do. One of the reasons I think we hesitate is because we do not want to leave anybody out. I probably should do a better job of sending thank you cards but for now, I want to take a moment and thank some “folks” (some will be groups) who have made this year a real blessing.
First, I thank my wife, Catherine. What a blessing she is in my life! She’s not perfect, I’m not perfect, but I thank God, He put us two imperfects together because together with Christ as the center of our lives, we make it work! Thanks, Catherine!!
Second, I give thanks to God for our children. Will, who most of you know, blesses us over and over with his love, his generosity and his compassion with family, friends and neighbors. And, Pam, our daughter, and her husband Barry, for their growing life together and their marriage, (today, Wednesday, is their third Wedding Anniversary). We are so proud of all our children (and the ones yet to come! [That would be grandchildren!]).
Third, I thank my parents and Catherine’s parents who have loved us and cared for us throughout our lives.
Fourth & beyond! I thank…
Church Staff – They are awesome, you really don’t know how blessed you are!
Church Volunteers – We could not do it without you!
Committee Members – Each of you serving are a blessing to so many people.
Prayer Partners – Those who are constantly interceding for us!
Church Members who do the little things that go unnoticed but are so vital to the ministry of Christ.
Church Missionaries – Short term and long term people who serve beyond the walls of the church.
And so many others (this is the beyond!).
So, I give thanks for all of you, who work for the glory of God, “with a grateful heart!”
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mitchell
Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
