Hello To my fellow Challenged!
Here is a thought......
With all the holidays coming up we tend (yes, even me. ;)) to forget what it is all about.
Thanksgiving: A time of celebration for the Pilgrims.
What were they celebrating? This was their time to give Thanks to God for helping them survive the harsh winter, and for giving them a bountiful crop.
So, what do we celebrate on Thanksgiving? Do people even think about it as THANKSgiving?
Lots of people, sadly, celebrate by watching their football team play a game. Some just like the food and the parades, but don't really know why they celebrate, other than the stuff they learn in school that has nothing to do with God.
Today, we live in a sad nation. "One nation under God" isn't what everyone thinks about when they think about the USA. Let us give thanks to God for letting us live in this free country where we can celebrate however we like, worship however we like, Homeschool if we want to, etc. Let us also pray for all of those people out there that don't really know what life is all about. Let us pray that God will touch their lives and soften their hearts towards Him. Let us be good examples of Believers.
Christmas: A time to wish and hope that Santa will come down your chimney, right? WRONG!!!
CHRISTmas is a time to remember that our dear Savior was born and came to the earth to save us, these sinners that we are. We are celebrating that God loved us enough to do that!
Sure it is fun to give gifts and such, but lets remember the REAL reason for the season!! :)
How is everyone doing with their challenge?
Love to all,
Sarah The Challenged
Meet Me in Montenegro (2015)
10 years ago
3 comments:
WOW!!!!! Sarah that was a really good post!! Its is very true how we somtime forget what the holidays are about, we get so caught up in what gifts we should get and food, but we NEVER reallly take the time to really think about what the up coming holidays are all about. Very good post!! Love and miss you lots!!
Love you
The Alaskan Girl:)
Was a little busy the last week or so. I really had to remind myself to be thankful. Even stuck on the ferry to Juneau in the snow for almost 5 hours! Praise be to God for making our trip uneventful and returning us home safely.
No God, No Peace
Know God, Know Peace.
Love this one.
Panda,
Thanks! Yes, you said it!
I got this from a friend's blog. They called it their Ebenezer Box. they jsut decorated an oatmeal canister, and then throughout the, closer to Thanksgiving, they will write out little notes about what they are thankful for. Then on T-day, they read them out loud! I want to do that! :)
Mountain Momma,
I just love getting you comments and reading your posts!
That little saying is SO NEAT! I am going to write it our and hang it on my wall!! Thanx for commenting!! I love reading your encouraging words!! :)
We miss you all SOOOOOOO much!!! :)
Love ya, Fiddlin' Girl
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