Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.
Thought for the Day: While visiting my grandparents on vacation years ago, I remember walking into the kitchen early in the morning (well not too early) and finding my grandmother humming a tune as she moved from one project to another with surprising agility for a woman her age. Breakfast was coming together for us late risers, freshly picked items from the garden were being cleaned and prepared, a pot of something was cooking on the stove, and some vegetables were in the pressure cooker for canning. She greeted me with joy, taking a moment for a quick hug, as she went to get an item from the cupboard. Some people would have used words like upbeat, happy, cheerful or peppy to describe my grandmother. Those all fit, but I really believe I was witnessing a spirit of gratitude. Her life was a genuine expression of thankfulness. Who do you know whose life is Thanksgiving every single day?
Prayer: You have provided me a plethora of amazing experiences to motivate my gratitude, O Loving Lord, and I only hope that others are able to see just how thankful I am. Amen.
TONIGHT
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
7:00pm
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
1333 Spears Rd, Houston, TX
SUNDAY
Thanksgiving Services
8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am
Preparing for Advent
At Noon in the Activity Room
Come decorate
and light up the Christmas tree
for Holy Grounds
and make your family
a 2015 family advent guide.
Light refreshments will be served.
(for children of all ages)
