June 17, 2009 Thanksgiving Day
Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Kings 20–21; 2 Chronicles 17; Colossians 3
Scripture Focus:
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Observation:
Paul told the Colossians to be thankful. Two verses later he repeated the “be thankful” theme. Hmmmm. Sounds like we need to be reminded of this simple rule of Christian living: Be Thankful!
Application:
What would happen if I cultivated an attitude of thanksgiving today? What if, no matter what happened, my spirit looked upward and said, “Thank you, God!” How would I act if I was being thankful all day long? It could be revolutionary!
Prayer:
Father God, I declare today to be Thanksgiving Day! May your Spirit remind me what day it is when I’m tempted to be less than thankful.
