Thanksgiving a Matter of Perspective

Thankfulness is a matter of perspective.

Sherwood Wirt once met a woman who only had two teeth (top and bottom) and she was “rejoicing” because “they hit.”

Will Rogers spoke from a unique perspective when he said, “Just be thankful you’re not getting all the government you’re paying for.”

Yes, thankfulness is a matter of perspective.

From my vantage point, God has been good to our church this year. We have seen many join our fellowship and several have been baptized. Throughout the community I hear positive things about FBC. However, I am thankful that God is not finished with us. Many more people need the love of Jesus in their lives and what a privilege FBC has to share that love with them. What a joy to anticipate the upcoming months just to see what God is going to do as we sacrificially follow Christ.

Personally, this year will always be remembered as the year we officially adopted Jared (5) and Charlee (3). Along with their big sister Abbey (13) and my incredible wife Terri, I have been blessed with an amazing family. As a young “twenty-something,” I never dreamed I would be entrusted with such a treasured wife and children.

So, this month, show your gratitude to God by “entering into his gates with Thanksgiving (Ps. 100:4)” and demonstrating thanks-living.

If you can’t think of anything for which to be grateful this month, just be thankful you are not a turkey.