So you want to make this Thanksgiving better than ever! That’s great! I love it!
But maybe you 're not quite sure how to get there...you 're not sure how to make it more meaningful.
Well, I’m guessing that you wish the holidays would provide a deeper meaning. You want more good...no...GREAT memories. You love God and you want that love to be experienced at your dinner table with your cherished ones.
So how do you make the most out of your Thanksgiving this year?
Well, it all starts with you.
Yup, that’s right. All you baby!
The only thing we can change is ourselves, not our loved ones, boss’, neighbors or anyone else
You can only change yourself.
So while the …show more content…
A thankful heart is an attitude choice; it’s a discipline. It’s something you actively pursue.
It doesn 't just show up on a particular holiday or event; it’s a lifestyle.
Changing your heart takes three things:
1.) Time Understanding that there is a time component is very important in your endeavor. When you get frustrated with your perceived lack of progress you can remember that learning a new heart attribute takes time. Thankfulness is a fruit of God’s. This is a holy virtue. These virtues take time to develop and mature. Give this new fruit time to grow.
2.) Dependence on God With everything that is from God, it is grown through Him. He is the One who is teaching you and guiding you. Lean in on Him. When you forget your way, remember Who it is that walks with you. Keep your eyes fixed on God in this endeavor.
3.) Determination/discipline Being a disciple is not a passive thing, it does take determination, a mental frame work that won’t quit. God calls and we respond. Don’t give up if it gets too hard. Know that you are not doing this in your strength but through God’s mighty power and love. Stay calm and return to practicing being